ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST STAFF DCLA
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Description: Louisiana Department of State Civil Service is presently looking of ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST STAFF DCLA right now, this career will be placed in Louisiana. For complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either of the following will qualify: 1. GENERIC OPTION: A baccalaureate degree with a major in one of the! following scientific fields: animal science, biological sciences, chemistry, geosciences, atmospheric sciences, soil sciences, physical geography, physics, health sciences, toxicology, environmental sciences, wildlife and fisheries sciences, engineering, nuclear science, agronomy, forestry, health physics, medical physics, or statistics and quantitative methods plus one of the following: 1. Three years of professional level scientific/technical environmental or radiation experience. 2. Three years of experience as an attorney practicing environmental law in a governmental environmental regulatory program. 3. Three years of professional level Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience gained in an environmental regulatory program. NOTE: (For generic option) Professional level scientific/technical environmental experience is defined as experience gained in an environmental laboratory, an environmental compliance program in the private sector, or a governmental environme! ntal program performing environmental work involving complianc! e with federal and/or state environmental regulations. Professional level scientific/technical radiation experience is defined as that experience gained in a regulatory or non-regulatory nuclear energy or radiation protection program, which includes health physics and medical physics. 2. LABORATORY OPTION: A baccalaureate degree with a major in one of the following scientific fields: animal science, biological sciences, chemistry, geosciences, atmospheric sciences, soil sciences, physical geography, physics, health sciences, toxicology, environmental sciences, wildlife and fisheries sciences, engineering, nuclear science, agronomy, forestry, health physics, medical physics, or statistics and quantitative methods plus one of the following: 1. Three years of professional level environmental laboratory experience. 2. Four years of professional level analytical laboratory, research laboratory, LIMS (Lab Integrated Management Systems), or laboratory auditing experience. NOTE: (F! or laboratory option) Professional level environmental laboratory experience is defined as experience gained in a governmental or private sector laboratory performing environmental laboratory analysis work involving compliance with federal and/or state environmental regulations. LIMS is defined as the database in which all analytical data generated by a laboratory is stored. Laboratory auditing is defined as on-site inspection of a laboratory for accreditation or certification purposes. SUBSTITUTIONS: (For both options) Graduate training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of fifteen semester hours in any of the qualifying fields for six months of experience. Graduate training with less than a master's degree will substitute for a maximum of six months of experience. A master's degree in any of the qualifying fields will substitute for one year of experience. A Ph.D. in any of the qualifying fields will substitute for a maximum of two years of experienc! e. A master's degree or Ph.D. in any of the qualifying fields will subs! titute for the baccalaureate degree. College credit beyond the baccalaureate degree will substitute for a maximum of two years of experience. NOTE: (For both options) Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. NOTE: (For both options) The transcript must state that the applicant's major is in one of the specified fields. Baccalaureate degrees with majors in a field not listed above which included a heavy concentration in science courses will not be considered qualifying. NOTE: (For both options) Some specific scientific fields that are not qualifying are agriculture, architecture, computer scie! nce, food science, horticulture, mathematics, and science education.
Job # 13-79 NO CIVIL SERVICE SCORE OR ELIGIBILITY IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS: One year of professional scientific/technical environmental experience at or above the Environmental Scientist 3 level in field operations (i.e. conducting compliance inspections, investigations, and responding to complaints) in one or more if the media specified in the job description (i.e. Hazardous Waste and/or Solid Waste). This position is in the Acadiana Regional Office of the Inspection Division within the Office of Environmental Compliance.
This position will be filled using the generic option listed in the minimum qualifications. Resumes (or attachments of any kind) will not be accepted in lieu of a compl! eted application. An application may be considered incomplete if the wo! rk experience and education sections are not completed. The Standard Form 10 (SF-10) is no longer accepted when applying for a classified job in the State of Louisiana. The official form is the online application form in the LA Careers Application and Tracking system or the paper equivalent form which can be located on the job seeker portal of Civil Service’s website here . Please reference job # 13-79 if a paper application is submitted. All supplemental questions should be answered and submitted with the application. Any applications that do not contain this information may be rejected. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Equal Opportunity Employer For further information about this vacancy contact: Jennifer Hardee
Human Resources
LA Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 4303
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-219-3851
Job Concepts:
Function of Work:
This job is designated a Dual Career Ladder job as defined in CS Rule 1.14.1.1 requiring performance of higher level more complex duties and possession of advanced specialized skills. A Civil Service Commission approved agency policy is required prior to implementation.
Level of Work:
Advanced.
Supervision Received:
Broad direction from an Environmental Scientist Supervisor, Environmental S! cientist Manager or Environmental Division Administrator.
S! upervision Exercised:
May exercise functional/project supervision over Environmental Scientists of a lower level.
Location of Work:
Department of Environmental Quality.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Environmental Scientist Senior by absence of responsibility for serving as the Departments state expert.
Examples of Work:
Manages contractual agreements.
Represents the department at meeting with citizen groups, news media, educational forums, and the regulated community regarding complex environmental issues.
Initiates, negotiates, and manages settlement agreements for environmental violations and problems.
Provides technical testimony and serves as an expert witness at hearings and enforcement proceedings.
Makes technical decisions related to the granting of permits, variances, exemptions and enforcement action.
Directs the technical operations of delegated federa! l programs.
Formulates and establishes technical standards and necessary operating procedures and compulsory scientific testing methods.
Directs activities related to the researching, drafting, and promulgation of rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Directs the implementation of quality control and quality assurance procedures necessary to ensure that scientifically sound and reproducible dates are provided.
Performs related work as assigned.
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