APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$67,296.24 to
$100,098.72
PAY GRADE: 36
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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
The Environmental Scientist III position is in the Bureau of Air Quality Planning Ambient Air Monitoring Branch and performs program research, planning and development, and technical support services in relation to ambient air quality throughout Nevada. This includes regular site visits to operate and maintain ambient air monitoring equipment, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment in the air monitoring lab, and evaluating new and existing sample sites for usefulness. The position also assists in development and maintenance of other branch programs (smoke management program, air sensor program); assists in the preparation of internal and external technical documents and reports; reviews existing program standards and outcomes; researches, compiles, and verifies available data; analyzes data and data trends including the projected impact on federal, state, and local regulations; provides information and technical assistance to the general public and regulated community; and prepares various reports as required for planning or in response to requests from the legislature, general public, regulated community, EPA, or NDEP administration. This position is located in the Carson City office and requires up to 50% travel.
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 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.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing 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) What is your experience working with mechanical or electrical equipment?
2) What is your experience with field work for environmental programs?
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to 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.
