ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 3

The State of Nevada is hiring an Environmental Scientist 3 in Sparks, NV. This role involves program research, permitting, compliance monitoring, and inspections related to environmental programs, particularly in mining and water pollution control. Candidates need a relevant bachelor's degree and three years of experience or equivalent qualifications. The position requires 25% travel and a valid driver's license. Applications are open until March 12, 2025.
Announcement Number: 50738 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 03/05/2025 Close Date: 03/12/2025 Recruiter:

JON TERRAZAS

Phone: (775)684-0116

Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 6 Days 0 Hrs 28 Mins

The Position

Environmental Scientists perform program research, planning and development, permitting, compliance monitoring, inspections/enforcement, and technical support services in relation to air, water, waste, federal facilities, corrective action, mining, biology and other environmental programs.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

The position is located in the Closure Branch of the Bureau of Mining Regulation and Reclamation and serves as a Permit Writer/Compliance Inspector. The Closure Branch maintains the existing Water Pollution Control Permits until mine sites are determined to be chemically stable and post closure monitoring is completed. Closure Branch Permit Writer/Compliance Inspector duties include review and oversight of tentative and permanent plans for mine facility closure and assessment for adequate containment for protection of waters of the State; The position conducts engineering and compliance inspections, engineering design review, geochemical review and responds to monitoring reports, and completes enforcement and corrective actions to achieve facility compliance. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

To see full Class Specifications visit: https://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/10/10-545spc(10).pdf

To Qualify

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Qualifications

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the physical, natural resource or life sciences, engineering or closely related field and three years of professional environmental experience which involved environmental program research and planning; OR graduation from high school or equivalent and five years of professional environmental experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Environmental Scientist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements This position has a 25% travel requirement. A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Northern Nevada

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