Environmental Biologist I

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring an Environmental Biologist I for the Energy & Environment Cabinet in Madisonville, KY. This full-time position involves water quality monitoring, data management, and fieldwork, including travel. Candidates should have skills in taxonomic identification, ArcGIS mapping, and technical report writing. The role may allow telecommuting but requires fieldwork in various environmental conditions. Salary ranges from $3,496.04 to $4,719.66 monthly.
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Environmental Biologist I

Pay Grade

14

Salary

$3,496.04 - $4,719.66 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection

Location

625 Hospital Dr

Madisonville, KY 42431 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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx

By joining the Division of Water/TMDL and Assessment Section as an Environmental Biologist I in Hopkins County, you will have the opportunity to gain water quality monitoring experience and in-depth knowledge of Kentucky streams and wetlands through extensive travel and field work. Field work will include the monitoring of multiple biological assemblages such as macroinvertebrates, vegetation, and birds. Field work will also include conducting year-round water chemistry and bacteriological monitoring studies.

Holders of the Environmental Biologist I position will complete tasks such as:
• Planning and executing monitoring activities for multiple water quality monitoring programs.
• Managing field and laboratory data.
• Assisting with data analysis, reporting, and water quality assessments.
• Participating in work groups and meetings that may involve developing or updating water quality monitoring policies and procedures.

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:
• Taxonomic identification of macroinvertebrates, vegetation, and/or birds.
• ArcGIS mapping and statistical analysis.
• Water chemistry monitoring and field meter deployment.
• Data entry and database management
• Technical report writing.

Additional position information: This position may require frequent overnight travel. This position will require working in and around water year round. Candidates can expect to be exposed to extreme weather conditions and environmental hazards such as biting insects and noxious plants.

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.

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a biological, environmental or natural science, which includes at least thirty credit hours in the biological sciences.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional experience in research, environmental impact assessment, or related environmental program areas.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate work in the biological, environmental, or natural sciences will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

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

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting, laboratory setting, and in the field. In a lab setting, an employee in this job classification may be exposed to potential hazards related to laboratory conditions and supplies which may require the following of safety precautions.

In a field setting, an employee in this job classification may be exposed to adverse weather conditions and temperature variations, changes in terrain, snakes, insects, water borne pathogens, broken glass, rusted metal in streams, and hazards common to operation of electro-fishing equipment, all of which require the following of safety procedures.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jessica Schuster at Jessica.Schuster@ky.gov or 502-782-7062.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D