Environmental Scientist 1/2/3

The State of Louisiana is hiring an Environmental Scientist (1/2/3) for the Department of Environmental Quality in West Monroe, LA. This role involves performing inspections related to radioactive materials and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor’s degree or higher. The position requires driving a state vehicle and offers comprehensive training. Compensation varies by experience, with a focus on public service and environmental protection.
The Department of Environmental Quality/Office of Environmental 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.

Step into a mission-critical position at the forefront of radiological safety, where your work helps protect workers, the public, and the environment. In this role, you will apply technical expertise and regulatory knowledge to perform inspections involving radioactive material, x-ray equipment, reciprocity, and investigations. Comprehensive training is provided including hands-on, literature, courses, etc. This is an excellent opportunity where technical rigor meets meaningful public service.

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; OR

A master’s degree or 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:

Engage in training to become a fully qualified Radiation inspector through on-the-job training from mentors, reading the provided material, learning the regulations, and attending training offered by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), LDEQ, and others.

Perform compliance inspections on all registrants and licensees, including manufacturers, distributors, and users of radioactive material and radiation-producing equipment, within the assigned region; and respond to complaints and environmental incidents in the six Regional Offices in the state. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Prepare thorough written reports related to all field activity and complete post-inspection duties.

Assist with special projects including the development of SOP’s, manuals, inspection procedures, and other program materials.

Perform other assigned duties such as time keeping, participate in nuclear power plant drills, and other contributions to the Radiation Section

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: Ouachita

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Environmental Scientist 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 Scientist 1: $20.91 per hourEnvironmental Scientist 2: $22.38 per hourEnvironmental Scientist 3: $25.62 per hourOverview 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 FinanceOffice of Environmental ServicesOffice of Environmental ComplianceOffice of Environmental AssessmentHow 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.

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:

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.