ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 2 - Underfill

Announcement Number: 48658 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/27/2024 Close Date: 09/10/2024 Recruiter:DANIEL LABARBERAEmail: d.labarbera@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 2 Days 6 Hrs 57 MinsThe PositionEnvironmental 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. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Sustainable Materials Management (BSMM) is hiring for Environmental Scientist positions in the Carson City, Nevada office as either a compliance and enforcement inspector or permit writer. This will be underfilling for Environmental Scientist 3 position.As a member of the Compliance and Enforcement Team, the individual will be responsible for compliance inspections and enforcement actions for solid and hazardous waste. As an inspector in the Compliance and Enforcement Branch, the candidate will research and develop/maintain monitoring and inspection programs to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations associated with the management of waste in Nevada. The candidate will be primarily responsible for conducting inspections of waste management facilities and responding to complaints. As a member of the Permitting Team, the individual will be responsible for evaluating permit applications, writing permits for solid and hazardous waste management facilities, evaluating environmental monitoring reports, and periodically performing inspections. The position may also work with the sustainability program in various capacities in an effort to bolster sustainability in the State. The successful applicant will gain experience in permit writing, compliance inspections and reporting, regulation review, and database development. Depending on the successful candidate's background, they may assist in regulation writing. The selected candidate may be assigned additional duties as required to support the overall mission of BSMM and Division. Telework is currently not available. 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).pdfTo 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.The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment1) What is your perspective on waste and how it should be managed?2) Would you prefer an inspector or permit writer position?INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.govPublic Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.orgPublic Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.usMore Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EBREFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource ManagementNorthern Nevada515 East Musser Street,First FloorCarson City, Nevada 89701-4204