ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 1

The State of Nevada is hiring an Environmental Scientist 1 in Reno, NV, with a salary range of $56,689.20 to $83,666.16. This permanent, full-time position involves program research, planning, permitting, compliance monitoring, and technical support related to environmental programs. Candidates must have a relevant degree or equivalent experience and a valid driver's license. Applications are open until April 24, 2025.
State of Nevada Announces

An Open Competitive Recruitment for:

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 1 - Underfill Environmental Scientist 3

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $56,689.20 to $83,666.16 PAY GRADE: 32

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy

Department: Conservation and Natural Resources

Division: Environmental Protection Administration

Location: Reno, Sparks

Job Class Code: 10.548

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 51186

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 04/17/2025

Close Date: 04/24/2025

Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov

Applications accepted for another 6 Days 2 Hrs 12 Mins

The Position

Environmental Scientists perform program research, planning and development, permitting, compliance monitoring, inspections/enforcement, and technical support services in relation to air, water, waste, federal facilities, corrective action, mining, biology and other environmental programs.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.

The Division of Environmental Protection Administration is seeking to fill a vacant Environmental Scientist 1 (underfill for Environmental Scientist 3) position located in Reno. Bureau of Safe Drinking Water Environmental Scientists perform program research, planning, development, permitting, compliance monitoring, inspections/enforcement, technical support services, safe drinking water program, and other environmental programs. Under the general direction of the supervisor, this position serves as the BSDW Safe Drinking Water Information System Database Administrator and assists BSDW Compliance Branch staff with ensuring that regulated Public Water Systems (PWS) comply with State and Federal Safe Drinking Water Act regulations. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

To see full Class Specifications visit: https://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/10/10-545spc(10).pdf

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the physical, natural resource or life sciences, engineering or closely related field; OR graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of technical environmental experience which involved assisting in environmental program research and planning; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Special Requirements

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS

For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB