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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$53,598.96 to
$79,719.84
PAY GRADE: 36
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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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.
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Quality Planning (BWQP) is seeking qualified applicants for an Environmental Scientist III position in the Water Quality Standards and Monitoring Branch in Carson City, Nevada. Responsibilities include evaluating water quality criteria and establishing water quality standards to protect beneficial uses of surface waters of the State; collecting chemical, biological, and physical data and information to support water-quality management programs within BWQP; assisting in development of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs); assessing water quality of waterbodies in the State for development of the 303(d) list of impaired waters; and conducting special studies to address water pollution or impairment problems. Applicant must be comfortable using computers, databases, spreadsheets, and GIS software. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator who is collaborative and adaptable, and able to create and maintain positive, professional working relationships both internally and externally. The successful candidate is comfortable presenting information to a variety of audiences in a professional and articulate manner, and produces documents that are accurate and technically sound. The State of Nevada 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, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
***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 three years of professional environmental experience which involved environmental program research and planning; OR graduation from high school or equivalent and five years of professional environmental experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Environmental Scientist II 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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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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Travel up to 50% of the time may be required. |
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) |
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Database Software - Intermediate |
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Spreadsheet Software - Intermediate |
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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 describe in detail your experience working in the field of environmental science, water sampling, chemical analysis, work in a laboratory, etc.
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2) Do you have experience working in remote areas? Please describe.
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3) Do you have experience interacting with Federal and State agencies, the regulated community, and the public? Please describe.
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4) Do you have experience in technical writing? Please describe, include information regarding your position title and time frames for when the experience was gained.
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