Environmental Scientist Advisor (FFTL)

The State of Kentucky is seeking an Environmental Scientist Advisor to work with the Division of Water Drinking Water Branch. The role involves coordinating compliance with drinking water regulations, providing technical assistance, developing training materials, and managing data analysis for public water systems. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and five years of experience in environmental science or related fields. The position offers opportunities for professional growth.
About the position

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. 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.

Responsibilities
• Coordinate implementation of Federal and State drinking water regulations, including taking on a leadership role under the branch manager.
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• 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.
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• Provide trainings and develop training and communication materials for public water systems and partner organizations.
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• Develop data management tools for drinking water data electronic submittal, and coordinate with other branches and agencies to develop those tools.
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• Develop guidance and processes for data analysis of drinking water data.
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• Present at conferences and industry meetings; represent Division of Water to outside agencies and public water systems.

Requirements
• 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.
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• Five years of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or a related area.
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• Graduate study in a natural, biological, or physical science will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
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• Experience in natural resources, environmental control, engineering, or a related area will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice-to-haves
• Interpretation and implementation of environmental regulations.
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• Environmental monitoring and/or data analysis.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
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• Experience in databases or data management with multiple data systems.
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• Strong organizational and project management skills.
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• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
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• Leadership skills, including project coordination and collaboration with multiple organizations.

Benefits
• Opportunities for development and upward movement.
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• Room to grow your skill set as you build your career.