Environmental scientist

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring an Environmental Scientist III in Fort Mitchell, KY. This full-time role involves overseeing environmental monitoring, conducting investigations, evaluating permits, and preparing reports. Ideal candidates should have three years of experience in natural resources or environmental control. The position offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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5/15/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-02952
Environmental Scientist III

Pay Grade
15

Salary
$3,845.56 - $5,678.44 Monthly

Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location
421 Buttermilk Pike
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 USA

Description
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes which support that delivery. To provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining the Project Development Branch as an Environmental Scientist III, you’ll have the opportunity to perform technical support for environmental scientific duties for District.

Summary of Responsibilities:
• Oversees, determines, develops and/or implements environmental monitoring activities including collection, organization, evaluation, and interpretation of samples and data.
• Develops and evaluates environmental, mining natural resource and energy programs, agency guidelines and procedures.
• Conducts remediation and reclamation investigations and reviews and monitors clean up plans.
• Attends meetings, hearings, and meets with officials, private landowners, public agencies, and industries to discuss activities that will affect natural resources, energy development, and the environment.
• Evaluates permits, projects, authorizations, & certification applications to determine compliance with existing regulations, promote pollution prevention, resource extraction, remediation, reclamation, mitigation, and energy efficiency.
• Prepares reports, work plans, & technical documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Ideal candidate will have experience in:
• Must have three years of experience in natural resources, environmental control.
• Attention-to-detail and Organization skills
• Time Management
• Teamwork, Attending meetings, hearings and meets with officials.
• Decision-making skills
Benefits & Perks:
• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Vacation Days
Additional position information: Shoveling snow, Snow & Ice duties, chemical sprayings, unclogs drains, janitorial duties to maintain building, offices, conference rooms, grounds, and equipment. Painting surfaces.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!

We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form 1-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a natural, biological or physical science OR Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 20 semester hours in a natural, biological or physical science.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or a related area.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in a natural, biological, or physical science will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in natural resources, environmental control, engineering, or a related area will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting. Incumbents in this class may perform work in the field with frequent travel on a statewide basis. An incumbent in the position may be subject to adverse weather conditions, exposure to snakes and insects, water-borne pathogens, broken glass, rusty metal in streams, and hazards common to operation of electro-fishing equipment, which require the following of safety procedures.

Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Karen Kinman at Karen.Kinman@ky.gov or 859-341-2700.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D