Environmental Scientist II

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST II

LOCATION:

DNREC – Division of Water

89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE

OR

21309 Berlin Road, Georgetown, DE

Deadline: Until Filled

Salary: $42,500

*This is not a State of Delaware merit position. It is a one-year contractual position with the opportunity to work long term.

The Kent Conservation District, a governmental subdivision of the State of Delaware, is seeking applicants for an Environmental Scientist II position for contractual services with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Water/Resource Protection Section.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The position will work in the Division of Water, Resource Protection Section, Compliance and Enforcement Program, with the responsibilities of, but not limited to:

Conducting random and scheduled on-site inspections of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitted facilities & general Industrial Stormwater (ISW) facilities, and will involve visual observations, sampling of effluents to identify or evaluate compliance/performance, malfunctions, or non-compliance; Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) reviews, data review, and technical guidance. This position will have a focus on inspection sample collection and data entry, with additional responsibilities as follows:

• Provides analysis review, systems assessments, data and process interpretation, conclusions, and recommendations to the operations and management personnel.
• Performs site inspections at individual NPDES facilities and ISW and makes accurate determinations regarding compliance with permit and regulatory requirements.
• Provides outreach, guidance, and support to industrial and municipal engineers, managers, and licensed wastewater operators, on regulatory requirements, data interpretation, and proper analytical methodology, for complex NPDES permit compliance and DMR preparation and submissions.
• Assists with Stormwater Plan (SWP) reviews for ISW sites and applicable individual NPDES sites and assures SWP’s are in full compliance with Industrial Stormwater Regulatory requirements prior to approval.
• Offers recommendations to permittees on Best Management Practices (BMP) for stormwater pollution prevention at permitted facilities following permit and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate sites to assure provisions of No Exposure (NE) Certification are met and verified prior to granting NE Exclusion for a facility.
• Provides technical guidance and support for the development and subsequent implementation of the ISW General Permit and the subsequent revision of Section 9 of the Regulations Governing the Control of Water Pollution.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field.

2. Six months experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.

3. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.

4. Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.

5. Six months experience in technical report writing.

6. Possession of a valid Delaware driver’s license (not suspended, revoked, or canceled or disqualified from driving)

CONDITION OF HIRE: Selected candidates must successfully complete the Wastewater Operator Class Level I and pass the Level I Wastewater Operator Exam within the probationary period.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and experience with large industrial and municipal wastewater treatment facilities, inspections of the same, DMR/data review processes, and the NPDES program.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Kent Conservation District does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1B Visas.

2. Direct Deposit of paychecks is required of all new employees.

3.Possession of a valid Delaware driver’s license (not suspended, revoked, or canceled or disqualified from driving)

BENEFITS:

The Kent Conservation District offers a comprehensive benefit package including: 37.5 hour work week with flexible scheduling options, 15 paid vacation days the first year, 9 paid holidays a year, and 15 paid sick leave days per year. Pension and health insurance are also included in the benefits package.

The Kent Conservation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

TO APPLY:

PLEASE EMAIL BOTH YOUR RESUME AND KCD APPLICATION TO: jamie.l.willey@delaware.gov

The KCD Application may be downloaded from the KCD Employment Opportunities website: kentcd.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Jamie L. Willey, MBA

District Human Resources Manager

100 W. Water Street Dover, DE 19904

jamie.l.willey@delaware.gov

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $42,500.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dover, DE 19901 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,500