Perry County -ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST III 61827BR 57 - Energy & Environment Cabinet Pay Grade 14 (MIN-MID) $35,246.40 - $46,690.80 yearly at 37.5 hour work week OR $37,596.00 - $49,803.60 yearly at 40 hour work week Characteristics of the Job : Serves as a technical, scientific advisor for a specialized area within a program; Provides or coordinates assistance and technical oversight to businesses, state and federal agencies, local governments, and/or the general public in the development, interpretation and implementation of environmental protection, environmental mitigation, energy and natural resource policies; in the evaluation of possible violations of laws and regulations; the study of the economic effects of national and state energy, environmental and natural resource policies; review and analysis for avoidance, minimization, and mitigation of environmental impacts; the collection and analysis of scientific data; the remediation of contaminants; and the performance of environmental, natural resource, energy and other scientific duties as required. Minimum Requirement - 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. Minimum Requirement - Experience : Must have 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 : NONE. Pre-Employment Requirements: NONE. Post Employment Requirements : NONE. Department/Division/Branch/Address : Department for Natural Resources Division of Abandoned Mine Lands Emergency Branch/Inspection Section 101 Bulldog Lane Suite 103 Hazard, KY 41701 Agency Contact email and/or telephone number : Wally Barger at Wally.Barger@ky.gov or 606-594-4540 # of Vacancies : 1 Position Type : Full-time Merit (18A) Work Schedule : 1st Shift Vacancy Type : Competitive - Open To All Candidates FLSA Designation NON-EXEMPT - The position(s) is/are not exempt from FLSA requirements for time and a half overtime compensation. The employee(s) will earn time and a half for time worked in excess of 40 hours per work week. Work Week : 37.5 hr/wk Pay Grade : 14 Special Entrance Rate : No Probationary Period : This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months. For additional information refer to: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/101/001/325.htm. Description of Job Duties Serves as a technical and scientific advisor for the Emergency Branch/Inspection Section within the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program. Provides on-site inspections of reclamation and construction activities and coordinates assistance and technical oversight to state and federal agencies, local governments, and the general public in the development, interpretation and implementation of environmental protection, environmental mitigation and energy and natural resource policies. Job Group : AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL Typical 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 snake and insect bites, water-borne pathogens, broken glass, and rusty metal in streams. Electrocution from electro-fishing equipment is possible. Additional Requirements : Upon appointment, employees in this class may be required to maintain a valid driver's license and required to drive a licensed vehicle. This status may be necessary for the length of time in this class. If this is necessary it will be listed in the specific position description for that position. Applicants and employees in this job title may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check. Applicants and employees in positions which perform job duties that may require contact with offenders in the custody or supervision of the Department of Corrections or with youth in the care, custody, or supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice must meet qualifications pursuant to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, 28 C.F.R.115.17 and 115.317. Post Date : 05/25/2018 Post Ending Date : 06/03/2018