ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 3

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $67,296.24 to $100,098.72 PAY GRADE: 36

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JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancyDepartment: Conservation and Natural Resources

Division: Environmental Protection Administration

Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa

Job Class Code: 10.525

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 48582

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 08/19/2024

Close Date: 09/03/2024

Recruiter:

JON TERRAZAS

Phone: (775)684-0116

Email: [email protected]

Applications accepted for another 14 Days 22 Hrs 46 Mins

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 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 Sustainable Materials Management is seeking qualified applicants for two 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

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

To Qualify:

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

This position has a 25% travel requirement. 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.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS

For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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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 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

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