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 Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Sustainable Materials Management is seeking qualified applicants for two Environmental Scientist 1 (underfill Environmental Scientist 3) positions. As part of the sustainability branch, the selected candidates will look for opportunities to reduce environmental impacts across the state and cultivate a systematic approach for using and reusing materials throughout their life cycle. These positions will play a key role in shaping sustainability programs throughout Nevada. These positions will create, improve, and streamline practices for recycling, managing organics, discarding waste, and other sustainability projects as they relate to each project. On the ground level, these positions perform site visits to recycling facilities and state agency locations, assist stakeholders, research and draft sustainability and recycling reports, provide technical assistance for recycling and sustainability programs, and further sustainability projects with interested stakeholders. 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

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