What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Biologist II position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
Description
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) presents an opportunity for you to make a difference in protecting the waters of the Commonwealth in a fast paced and collaborative environment. The Department for Environmental Protection (DEP), Division of Water's mission is to manage, protect and enhance the quality and quantity of the Commonwealth's water resources for present and future generations through voluntary, regulatory and educational programs.
Currently the Division of Water seeks a candidate to serve in the Water Quality Certification (WQC) Section within the Water Resources Branch. The Environmental Biologist II position is a professional level position that allows the incumbent to work across agency and organizational lines, with the public and regulated community to provide technical, scientific assistance in reviewing Water Quality Certification Applications that have impacts to the Commonwealth’s water resources for compliance with Kentucky water quality standards and the Clean Water Act.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a biological, environmental or natural science, which includes at least thirty credit hours in the biological sciences.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of professional experience in research, environmental impact assessment, or related environmental program areas.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate work in the biological, environmental, or natural sciences will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting, laboratory setting and in the field. In a lab setting, an employee in this job classification may be exposed to potential hazards related to laboratory conditions and supplies which may require the following of safety precautions. In a field setting, an employee in this job classification may be exposed to adverse weather conditions and temperature variations, changes in terrain, snakes, insects, water borne pathogens, broken glass, rusted metal in streams, and hazards common to operation of electro-fishing equipment, all of which require the following of safety procedures.
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) presents an opportunity for you to make a difference in protecting the waters of the Commonwealth in a fast paced and collaborative environment. The Department for Environmental Protection (DEP), Division of Water's mission is to manage, protect and enhance the quality and quantity of the Commonwealth's water resources for present and future generations through voluntary, regulatory and educational programs.
Currently the Division of Water seeks a candidate to serve in the Water Quality Certification (WQC) Section within the Water Resources Branch. The Environmental Biologist II position is a professional level position that allows the incumbent to work across agency and organizational lines, with the public and regulated community to provide technical, scientific assistance in reviewing Water Quality Certification Applications that have impacts to the Commonwealth’s water resources for compliance with Kentucky water quality standards and the Clean Water Act.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
- Provides technical assistance for the 401 Water Quality Certification program.
- Evaluates certification applications to determine compliance with existing regulations including review of proposed project plans for protection of DOW designated waters and water quality standards. Determines compliance with environmental control regulations by evaluating applications and conducting site visits for applications. Conducts and issues 401 Water Quality Certification using TEMPO.
- Evaluates compliance monitoring reports and conducts on-site visits to determine if issued 401 Water Quality Certifications comply with certification conditions, requirements, and existing environmental regulations.
- Coordinate, reviews, and evaluates stream and wetland restoration projects as part of the Kentucky Interagency Review Team.
- Develops, interprets, and revises program specific policies and implements the programs necessary to carry out those policies.
- Provides technical assistance to department personnel and the regulated public in the interpretation, application and recommendation of 401 Water Quality Certifications.
- Participates in staff meetings, seminars and symposia regarding program and standards development. Attends public hearings that will affect the environment.
EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a biological, environmental or natural science, which includes at least thirty credit hours in the biological sciences.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of professional experience in research, environmental impact assessment, or related environmental program areas.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate work in the biological, environmental, or natural sciences will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting, laboratory setting and in the field. In a lab setting, an employee in this job classification may be exposed to potential hazards related to laboratory conditions and supplies which may require the following of safety precautions. In a field setting, an employee in this job classification may be exposed to adverse weather conditions and temperature variations, changes in terrain, snakes, insects, water borne pathogens, broken glass, rusted metal in streams, and hazards common to operation of electro-fishing equipment, all of which require the following of safety procedures.
Salary : $3,846 - $5,192
