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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 4
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.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Office of the Military
Division: Office of the Military
Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
Job Class Code: 10.545
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 38058
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 08/19/2019
Close Date: 09/03/2019
Recruiter:
   KARA SULLIVAN
   Phone: **None**
   Email: ksullivan@nvcourts.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another Expired
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 function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. The Environmental Scientist within the Office of the Military, and in coordination with the Federal Environmental Program Manager, supervises and directs the execution of the Nevada Army National Guard (NVARNG) environmental program. The incumbent will advise the NGNV Director of Installations and Environment (I&E) on environmental policies, conditions with the state and organization, and the potential effects of non-compliance. The incumbent assesses regulatory initiatives regarding environmental issues and determines necessary action(s); prepares performance results for Director, I&E, Directorate Staff and commands at quarterly environmental quality control committee meetings and at the Command and Staff Meeting, as required; and is responsible for management of various program areas to include: Status Tool Environmental Program (STEP) Budget build and maintenance, National Environmental Protection Act, Cultural Resources, Natural Resources Installation Restoration Projects and Personnel.
The incumbent is responsible to manage the administration of all contracts prepared by environmental staff (i.e. Hazardous waste disposal contract, ECOP preparation contracts, analytical lab contract, GIS support contract); manages and maintains all required environmental permits; supervises and conducts yearly Environmental Program Assessment inspections as well as assist with other US Army/Federal environmental inspections on an as needed basis; and acts as a liaison between Nevada Army National Guard personnel and the regulatory community, state agencies and federal government personnel. This position requires statewide travel for work, training and supervisory related functions as well as additional travel to other Guard States for training activities. Ideal candidates must have the ability to accept responsibility, withstand pressure and remain calm in crises situations, be resourceful and adapt to new assignments. Also, must develop a vision for the work unit, align performance expectations with organizational goals and take proper and timely corrective action on personnel violating applicable laws, regulations and policies governing prohibited practices. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***

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 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 a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Special Requirements
    A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Additional Position Criteria
    Selected applicant will be required to obtain a DoD Common Access Card as a condition of 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 Recruitment
1) Do you have experience supervising projects, teams and employees? Please describe.
2) Do you have experience managing environmental work, reports and documentation? Please describe.
3) Do you have professional experience with regulatory agency interaction? Please describe.
4) What is your primary specialty or area of practice in the environmental field? Please describe
5) Please list any environmental certifications that you currently hold (ex. CEM, CHMM, etc.).
6) Do you have professional experience with military personnel? Please describe.
7) How did you hear about this job?
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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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue,
Suite 1400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046

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