ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 2 - Underfill

Announcement Number: 48465 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/13/2024 Close Date: 08/27/2024 Recruiter:
DANIEL LABARBERA
Email: d.labarbera@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 3 Days 6 Hrs 57 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 work independently with little or no additional training.

This recruitment is for an Environmental Scientist 2 underfill the Environmental Scientist 3 within the Bureau of Air Quality Planning, located in the Carson City office. The position is a field site operator in the Ambient Air Monitoring Branch. Our branch operates a network of ambient air monitoring stations throughout Nevada to measure concentrations of pollutants considered harmful to the public and environment. This data is used to determine EPA compliance and provide real-time air quality information to the public. The ES 3 responsibilities include regular site visits to operate and maintain ambient air monitoring equipment; maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment in the air monitoring lab; evaluating new and existing monitoring sites; public outreach to communicate how air quality impacts people's lives; preparation of technical documents and reports; analyzing air pollution trends or events and the projected impacts on federal, state, and local regulations; and interacting with the general public, federal agencies, and members of the regulated community. Experience diagnosing and repairing air monitoring instruments or other electronic equipment is preferred. This position requires 25 - 50% travel. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** 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 18 months of professional environmental experience which involved environmental program research and planning; OR graduation from high school or equivalent and three and a half years of professional environmental experience as described above; OR 18 months of experience as an Environmental Scientist I 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. 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: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
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