What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist II-III position at State of Delaware?
Summary Statement
The position is responsible for performing audits ofnutrient management plan implementation related to farms and turf. Theon-premise evaluations require analysis of records of manure, fertilizer, andother soil amendments to compare with professional plans for nutrients. Visualinspection of elements related to animal agriculture and storage of nutrientsmust also be completed while wearing personal protective equipment. TheNutrient Management (NM) Program uses a cloud database. Strong command of environmentalscience principles and clear communication is needed for the education andoutreach during inspections, so that farmers or managers like groundskeepersunderstand why the NM Program enforces the law and regulations. The NM Programis guided by a commission of appointees.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Conducts field studies or inspections and evaluations for compliance with permit and regulatory requirements; observes, collects, analyzes, reviews and interprets data from standard field studies, compliance inspections, various regulatory submissions or literature and makes recommendations.
- Performs statistical analysis of data.
- Conducts technical reviews and makes recommendations on permit applications or other various regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Prepares permits, technical reports and / or enforcement case documents.
- Responds to technical / regulatory inquiries from other state, local and federal agencies as well as public and private organizations or individuals.
Job Requirement Series
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Environmental Scientist II
Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Environmental Scientist III Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Benefits
Salary : $51,858
