Environmental Chemists

The State of Louisiana is hiring Environmental Chemists for the Department of Environmental Quality in Baton Rouge, LA. The role involves reviewing air permit applications, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with Air Permit Writers. Candidates need a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related field. The position offers a salary ranging from $4,582.93 to $7,502.00 monthly and may be filled at different specialist levels based on experience.
Environmental Chemical Specialist 1/2/3 
Salary $4,582.93 - $7,502.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 26-31 ECS HS Department Department of Environmental Quality Division OES AIR / MANUFACTURING
Opening Date 03/12/2026 Closing Date 3/25/2026 11:59 PM Central DESCRIPTION

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About this Job 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. Join the Air Permits Division, where Environmental Chemical Specialists play a key role in issuing the permits that protect and maintain the air quality of the state. We're looking for self-starters who will use sound scientific judgment and attention to detail to review applications and submittals from the manufacturing industry. In this position, you will work with a team of Air Permit Writers to build your own knowledge base and ensure permitting actions are consistent with local, state and federal regulations. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree in an engineering field; OR A master's degree in an engineering field or a chemical or physical science field. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:
Draft permitting actions and accept assignments as assigned from supervisor or other member of supervisory chain of command, following instructions as provided and asking questions when needed to clarify information.
Build knowledge of new and existing state/federal regulations applied in air permits, and avoid technical, regulatory, grammatical and spelling errors in work product.
Complete TEMPO and EDMS tasks accurately, completely, timely and in accordance with current guidance.
Effectively organize workload to ensure assignments are completed timely and maintain accurate records and data related to progress, justifiable revisions and completed projects.
Communicate efficiently and effectively with supervisory chain, coworkers and external stakeholders, ensuring written communications are clear and concise. Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:
This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, job appointment (a temporary appointment not to exceed four years), or promotion of permanent classified employee. If the position is filled as a job appointment, it could be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available.
Domicile:
Baton Rouge
Career Progression:
This position may be filled as an Environmental Chemical Specialist 1, 2, 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Compensation:
This position offers a Special Entrance Rate (SER) listed below. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The job title and salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Environmental Chemical Specialist 1: $26.44 per hour
Environmental Chemical Specialist 2: $28.29 per hour
Environmental Chemical Specialist 3: $30.27 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 forthis vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application todetermine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under theInformation 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, detailedexperience/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). Theselected 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. For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating with a qualifying degree may be eligible for this position. Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Heidi Seba
LDEQ/Human Resources
P.O. Box 4303, Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-219-3867 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 withdisabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer. Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802