The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

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 perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. The Bureau of Sustainable Materials Management is recruiting for an Environmental Scientist 1 (underfill for an Environmental Scientist III). This position will have shared duties as a Sustainable Materials Management Coordinator/Hazardous Waste Inspector. The candidate will be responsible for shaping a sustainable materials management (SMM) concept for the state of Nevada. As part of a new SMM team, the selected candidate will look for opportunities to reduce environmental impacts across the state and cultivate a systemic approach for using and reusing materials throughout their life cycle. As a Hazardous Waste Inspector in the Compliance and Enforcement Branch, the candidate will research and develop/maintain monitoring and inspection programs to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations associated with the management of hazardous waste in Nevada.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership skills and be able to support and facilitate dialogue with stakeholders. They must be able to organize and lead group discussions that produce consensus and solidarity. The successful applicant must have the ability to read, understand and interpret regulatory language; be able to work independently in the field and in office environments; communicate effectively with the general public, the regulated community, stakeholders and DEP administration; and be able to prepare written reports and technical documents. The candidate should be able to be in the field up to 50% of the time, including some extended travel and must maintain a valid Nevada-issued Driver's license. 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: