Environmental Scientist Advisor (FFTL)

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7/15/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-03879

Environmental Scientist Advisor (FFTL)

Pay Grade

16

Salary

$5,287.04 - $6,345.14 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection

Location

300 Sower Blvd

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth's natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page and our Careers page

This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.

By joining the Division of Water Drinking Water Branch, Compliance Section as an Environmental Scientist Advisor in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to work across agency and organizational lines, with the public and with the regulated community to provide technical assistance in the reporting, analysis and management of drinking water monitoring data for compliance with Federal and State drinking water regulations.

Holders of the Environmental Scientist Advisor position will complete tasks such as:

Coordinate implementation of Federal and State drinking water regulations, including taking on a leadership role under the branch manager.

Provide and coordinate technical assistance to public water systems, section supervisors, outside organizations, and field operations about regulatory compliance; evaluate if compliance criteria have been met

Provide trainings and develop training and communication materials for public water systems and partner organizations

Develop data management tools for drinking water data electronic submittal, and coordinate with other branches and agencies to develop those tools.

Develop guidance and processes for data analysis of drinking water data.

Present at conferences and industry meetings; represent Division of Water to outside agencies and public water systems.

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:

Interpretation and implementation of environmental regulations

Environmental monitoring and/or data analysis

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Experience in databases or data management with multiple data systems

Strong organizational and project management skills

Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication

Leadership skills, including project coordination and collaboration with multiple organizations.

Additional position information: (travel required, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.) This position requires some travel both within and out of state (less than 25%).

EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you build your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a natural, biological or physical science OR Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 20 semester hours in a natural, biological or physical science.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or a related area.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in a natural, biological, or physical science will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in natural resources, environmental control, engineering, or a related area will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting. Incumbents in this class may perform work in the field with frequent travel on a statewide basis. An incumbent in the position may be subject to adverse weather conditions, exposure to snakes and insects, water-borne pathogens, broken glass, rusty metal in streams, and hazards common to operation of electro-fishing equipment, which requires the following of safety procedures.

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