Environmental Scientist Advisor (FFTL)

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring an Environmental Scientist Advisor in Frankfort, KY. This full-time, federally funded position involves supporting drinking water compliance through data analysis, technical advisement, and collaboration with other agencies. Candidates should have experience in environmental data management and proficiency in MS Office and ArcGIS Pro. Telecommuting may be authorized but can be modified or terminated by the agency.
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2/11/2025 (7:00 PM EST)

25-00706

Environmental Scientist Advisor (FFTL)

Pay Grade16

Salary

$5,551.40 - $6,345.14 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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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 thetelecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

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

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.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in theenvironment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has tooffer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tgand our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx

By joining the Compliance Section of the Drinking Water Branch in the Division of Water as an EnvironmentalScientist Advisor in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to work across agency and professionallines, with the public and regulated community, to provide technical assistance in the reporting, analysis,and management of drinking water monitoring data for compliance with federal and state drinking waterregulations.

Holders of the Environmental Scientist Advisor position will complete tasks such as:
• Support the statewide implementation of federal and state drinking water regulations including thedevelopment of training materials, guidelines and procedures relating to drinking water compliance.
• Provide technical advisement in the collection, analysis, and management of drinking water data.
• Providecompliance assistance to the regulated community.
• Prepare technical reports and determine compliance with federal drinking water regulations.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other agencies and branches on technical projects, development of datamanagement tools and data sharing processes.
Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:
• Experience in environmental data analysis and data management.
• Proficient skills in MS Office and experience with ArcGIS Pro or similar GIS software.
• Experience with the compliance requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Excellent problem solving, organizational and communication skills.
EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as youbuild your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward toreviewing 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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Ethan Givan at Ethan.Givan@ky.gov or 502-782-6984.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D