ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 3

The State of Nevada is hiring an Environmental Scientist 3 in Gardnerville, NV. The role involves research, planning, permitting, compliance monitoring, and technical support for various environmental programs, particularly related to NEPA for transportation projects. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience. The position requires a valid driver's license and involves reviewing environmental assessments and impact statements. Applications are due by June 4, 2025.
Announcement Number: 51572 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 05/28/2025 Close Date: 06/04/2025 Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 6 Days 13 Hrs 29 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 located within the Environmental Division, Carson City. This recruitment will be used to underfill the Environmental Scientist 3 position. The position coordinates project environmental compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for transportation projects and assists the NDOT NEPA Manager as needed. Duties include coordinating environmental reviews within the Environmental Division for Local Public Agency (LPA) projects and NDOT material site clearances. The incumbent will review projects for environmental impacts, develop mitigation measures, and prepare socioeconomic studies and documentation. The Environmental Scientist 3 will review environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and other documentation prepared for NEPA compliance and provide comments as needed. 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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Describe experience preparing Environmental Assessment and/or Environmental Impact Statement documents (NEPA) or similar state required environmental compliance documents? Where did you acquire these skill sets?

2) Describe your experience reviewing and commenting on NEPA Environmental Assessment and/or Environmental Impact Statement documents or similar state required environmental compliance documents? Where did you acquire these skill sets?

3) Describe your experience with land use planning, transportation planning, environmental policy, cultural resources, socioeconomics, water resources, threatened and endangered species, biological studies, air quality, or hazardous materials? Where did you acquire these skill sets?

4) Describe your experience using GIS applications. Where did you acquire this experience?
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,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204