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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 advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. This position is located in the Department of Transportation's (NDOT's) Stormwater Design Section, in Carson City. The Stormwater Division is responsible for implementing the requirements of NDOT's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permit. The incumbent will implement components of the Stormwater program including the monitoring program, assessment of impacts on impaired waters, prioritizing watersheds and projects based on potential impact of the roadway on water quality, identifying if runoff contains pollutants that contribute to the pollution of impaired waters, the Low Impact Development program, and the Research program; prepare program documents and technical reports; perform hydrologic and water quality computer modeling; establish monitoring sites, perform compliance monitoring, and calibration of sampling equipment; assess the condition and effectiveness of temporary and permanent Best Management Practices (BMP's) and water quality treatment devices; analyze data and trends; coordinate Stormwater projects and programs with other divisions, staff, local, State, and federal agencies, and consultants to ensure requirements, project goals, and schedules are met; review reports, plans, and specifications; provide technical assistance on Stormwater issues during the construction and maintenance phases of projects; perform field reviews, inspections, and data collection; and assist with preparation of NDOT's annual reports.
Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Nevada Department of Transportation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in the physical, natural resource or life sciences, engineering or closely related field and three years of professional environmental experience which involved environmental program research, planning, and technical support; OR one year of experience as an Environmental Scientist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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1) Please describe your experience, if any, with erosion control, temporary BMP's and Permanent BMPS.
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2) Please describe your experience, if any, with surface water monitoring.
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3) Please describe your experience, if any, with water quality and hydrologic analysis.
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4) Please describe your experience, if any, with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
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5) How did you hear about this job?
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