Environmental Scientist 1 - Underfill

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 perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.

The Bureau of Sustainable Material Management is recruiting for an Environmental Scientist 3. This position will be 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 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 be able to read, understand and interpret regulatory language; be able to work independently in the field and the office environments; communicate effectively with the public, the regulated community, stakeholders, and DEP administration; and be able to be in the field up to 50% of the time, including some extended travel. 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. * THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

To see full Class Specifications visit: https://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/10/10-545spc(10).pdf