Environmental Scientist I

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring an Environmental Scientist I for a full-time position in Paducah, KY, with a salary range of $3,178.34 to $4,290.76 monthly. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, responding to complaints, and assisting regulated facilities. Candidates should possess decision-making, communication, and organizational skills. The position allows for a hybrid telecommuting schedule, which can be modified or terminated by the agency.
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4/22/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-02140

Environmental Scientist I

Pay Grade

13

Salary

$3,178.34 - $4,290.76 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection

Location

130 Eagle Nest Dr
Paducah, KY 42003 USA

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx

By joining the Division for Air Quality as an Environmental Scientist I in McCracken County, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for beginning level inspections at permitted sources, responding to citizen complaints, and providing technical assistance to regulated facilities and the general public.

Holders of the Environmental Scientist I position will complete tasks such as:
• Review reports submitted by facilities
• Conduct source inspections
• Respond to citizen complaints
• Witness stack tests
• Assist facility personnel with questions

Holders of this job will learn the following skills:
• Method 9 Certification
• HAZWOPER 40hr (and annual recertification)
• First Aid/CPR training and certification

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:
• decision making skills
• good communication
• good organizational and planning skills
• analytical thinking
• attention to detail
• time management
• teamwork, initiative
• ability to work under pressure

If you are interested in being part of an organization that protects human health and the environment, come join us at the Division for Air Quality!

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC 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: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

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 this 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 Matthew Wallace at matthew.wallace@ky.gov or 270-898-8468.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D