Environmental Scientist

The State of Nevada is hiring an Environmental Scientist 4 to supervise the Reclamation Branch within the Division of Environmental Protection in Carson City, NV. Responsibilities include reviewing mining plans, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing staff, and conducting inspections. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and professional experience are required. The position involves project management, developing program documents, and coordinating with other agencies.
Position: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 4

The recruitment is for the Supervisor of the Reclamation Branch within the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Mining Regulation and Reclamation in Carson City, NV. The functions of the branch include performing reviews of Exploration/Mine Plans of Operations, Reclamation Plans, and reclamation cost estimates to ensure land affected by mining activities will meet the regulatory requirement for a productive post‑mining land use.

The branch ensures compliance with NRS 519A and NAC 519A through the issuance of reclamation permits. Upon approval, a financial assurance determination letter is issued to the operator to post a surety bond in coordination with the State or Federal agencies. The supervisor of this branch is responsible for recruiting, training, mentoring and supervising branch staff; reviewing work products; planning and coordinating branch resources;

project management; improving processes by streamlining and developing applications and templates; and coordinating with other branches and stakeholders. A valid driver’s license is required to legally drive a State vehicle for site inspections. In order to gain access to mine site inspections, the position requires 24‑hour mine safety training (MSHA) provided by the State upon being hired.

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

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the physical, natural resource or life sciences, engineering or closely related field and four years of professional environmental experience which involved environmental program research and planning; OR graduation from high school or equivalent and six years of professional environmental experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Environmental Scientist 3 in Nevada State service;

OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Develop program documents such as the annual program plan, quarterly activities report, environmental assessments, technical reports and environmental impact statements in accordance with federal and State requirements; review existing program standards; research, compile and verify available data; analyze data and trends including the projected impact of federal, State and local regulations; propose new or revised standards; develop regulations, procedures and protocols and draft legislation;

provide information and technical assistance to the general public and regulated community; develop and provide training to staff and the regulated community; prepare various reports as required for planning or in response to requests from the legislature, general public, regulated community, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or Division of Environmental Protection (DEP) administration; conduct public hearings; justify with fact sheets and discussion as required.

Conduct research through the use of technical, scientific and historical data to provide a tool for administrative and resource planning and decision making; coordinate with other agencies involved in the implementation of environmental programs; represent the division or agency at various meetings involving federal, State and local regulatory and resource agencies, the public, non‑governmental organizations and the regulated community; participate in federal, State and local policy and regulation development.

Develop grant applications, proposals for performance, grant workplans, budgets and applications using federal and State policies and procedures; negotiate commitments with federal, State and local agencies; solicit project proposals; negotiate workplans and draft contract documents and required amendments; monitor grant performance, expenditures and contracts.

Develop and draft permits for industry and governmental entities; compile facility data; examine and adapt the permit to applicable standards; establish limitations; review permits for regulatory…