APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$58,380.48 to
$87,320.16
PAY GRADE: 38
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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 function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action; OR incumbents serve as the technical scientific expert for a bureau within the Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources.
The position is located in the Bureau of Mining Regulation and Reclamation and serves as the closure branch supervisor with a staff of two permit writers. The branch maintains the existing Water Pollution Control Permits until the sites are determined to be chemically stable and post closure monitoring is completed. Branch activities include review and oversight of mine facility closure plans; assessment for adequate containment for protection of waters of the State; conducts engineering and compliance inspections; reviews and responds to monitoring reports; and completes enforcement and corrective actions to achieve facility compliance. Technical writing and public speaking skills are required. The position represents the bureau at public meetings and hearings. ***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:
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 four years of professional environmental experience which involved environmental program research and planning; OR graduation from high school or equivalent and six years of professional environmental experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Environmental Scientist III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
Some positions may require specialized education and/or experience which will be identified at the time of recruitment.
Some positions may require a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Skills Required
Public Speaking/Presentations
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 Recruitment
