Environmental Scientist 4

The State of Louisiana is hiring an Environmental Scientist 4 in Shreveport, LA, within the Department of Environmental Quality. This role involves providing technical oversight and regulatory guidance for environmental compliance programs. Candidates need a relevant bachelor's degree and two years of experience, or a master's degree with one year of experience. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, mentoring staff, investigating complaints, and preparing compliance documentation.
The Department of Environmental Quality/Office of Compliance has a vacancy. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality's (LDEQ) mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare. The LDEQ Northwest Regional Office is seeking to applicants for the promotional position of Environmental Scientist 4 to provide technical oversight, training, and regulatory guidance to ensure consistent implementation of environmental compliance programs within the Surveillance Division A bachelor's degree in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, an engineering field, a geography/geosciences field, a natural resources field, or in a statistics or quantitative methods field PLUS two years of experience in an environmental program, nuclear energy or radiation protection program; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory, LIMS (Lab Integrated Management Systems), or laboratory auditing; OR A master's degree in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, an engineering field, a geography/geosciences field, a natural resources field, or in a statistics or quantitative methods field plus one year of experience in an environmental program, nuclear energy or radiation protection program; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory, LIMS (Lab Integrated Management Systems), or laboratory auditing; OR A doctorate in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, an engineering field, a geography/geosciences field, a natural resources field, or in a statistics or quantitative methods field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here . Job Duties: Conduct in-depth inspections of facilities to evaluate compliance with state and federal environmental regulations related to water quality, air emissions, solid waste, and hazardous waste. Mentor and assist lower-level Environmental Scientists with inspections, investigations, and complex multimedia compliance evaluations. Investigate citizen complaints and environmental incidents, documenting findings and coordinating response activities as needed. Prepare and technically review inspection reports and compliance documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established procedures. Conduct environmental sampling and monitoring activities, including operation and maintenance of monitoring equipment, to document impacts to air, water, and soil. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Promotion - Internal Open only to current permanent employees of DEQ Domicile : Caddo Compensation: This position offers a Special Entrance Rate (SER) listed below. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. Environmental Scientist 4: $27.41 per hour Overview of the five major offices within the agency: It provides information on the mission, function, and organization along with a biography for each member of management. Office of the Secretary Office of Management and Finance Office of Environmental Services Office of Environmental Compliance Office of Environmental Assessment How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible (PDF format preferred). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. You must submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree(s) by the closing of this announcement. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Sarah McFarland LDEQ/Human Resources P.O. Box 4303 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-219-3850 This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer.