ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 3

The State of Nevada is hiring an Environmental Scientist 3 for Boulder City, NV. The role involves program research, permitting, compliance monitoring, and oversight of environmental remediation at industrial sites. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree and three years of experience or equivalent. Responsibilities include site inspections, reviewing plans, and ensuring adherence to regulations. A valid driver's license is required.
Announcement Number: 50858 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 03/14/2025 Close Date: 03/24/2025 Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 8 Days 1 Hrs 28 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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

This position is situated within the Bureau of Industrial Site Cleanup. This position will provide regulatory oversight for the environmental remediation of several complex industrial sites in Clark County. Responsibilities include performing environmental site inspections of operating industrial facilities with on-going environmental site assessments, and new and existing remediation systems. This position will be responsible for reviewing and providing guidance for work plans, Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP), Corrective Action Plans (CAP), Feasibility Studies (FS), quarterly reports, etc. submitted by the regulated facilities. This position will assist in the preparation of Proposed Plans (PP), and Records of Decision (ROD). The incumbent will work closely with Bureau staff, the regulated community, outside municipalities, stakeholders, contractors and other concerned parties to ensure projects run smoothly to site closure. The incumbent will ensure adherence to Nevada regulations and promote environmentally responsible site closures. 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 and three years of professional environmental experience which involved environmental program research and planning; OR graduation from high school or equivalent and five years of professional environmental experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Environmental Scientist II in Nevada State service; 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
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
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Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204