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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.
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Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy |
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Department: Conservation and Natural Resources |
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Division: Environmental Protection Administration |
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Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson |
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Job Class Code:
10.545
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Announcement Number: 38362
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Open to all qualified persons. |
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Posted
09/19/2019
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Close Date:
10/03/2019
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Recruiter:
KENNETH
SCHULZ
Phone: **None**
Email: krschulz@admin.nv.gov
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Applications accepted
for another Expired
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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 function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
This Environmental Scientist IV Supervisor (ES IV) position is being recruited for the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP), Bureau of Corrective Actions (BCA) Las Vegas Office. This position will be responsible for implementing and managing the leaking underground storage tank and corrective action programs in Clark County, Nevada. In addition, this ES IV will be responsible for recruiting, mentoring, and supervising staff; interacting and working with consultants and the regulated public; and developing general program enhancements. The ES IV will also be expected to interface regularly and effectively with NDEP management, specifically the bureau chief in Carson City, to communicate progress and recommendations on case work. The ES IV will be required to demonstrate a clear understanding of soil and groundwater investigation principles, have experience in soil and groundwater remediation, and understand and know how to apply risk assessment modeling and other modeling applications to contaminated sites. Ideal candidates have a basic understanding of accounting principles, have familiarity with database program applications, are able to communicate clearly and effectively in meetings and workshops, and interact with other branches in the bureau and other NDEP bureaus that coordinate with staff in the Las Vegas Office. ***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 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. |
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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. |
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Experience in soil and groundwater remediation is required. |
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| 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. |
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1) Please explain projects you have worked on that required knowledge of the hydrogeologic setting in Las Vegas with respect to groundwater remediation.
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2) Do you have experience and understanding of the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) water distribution system? Please describe, and include how you applied that knowledge in previous work.
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3) Have you applied organizational and verbal communication skills in previous professional settings? Please describe.
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4) Please provide information on a challenging chemical release you managed and the systematic steps you took to manage the cleanup through closure.
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