Posting number: 26-71 ECS Staff HS
Department: Department of Environmental Quality
Division: OEA AIR FIELD SERVICES / AIR PLANNING
Job classification: ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL SPECIALIST STAFF
Posting type: Promotional
Categories: Environmental Services
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
* Lead and support a statewide ambient air monitoring network spanning more than 40 monitoring sites across Louisiana.
* Apply engineering expertise, environmental science knowledge, and advanced technologies to address complex air quality challenges.
* Analyze environmental and air quality data to identify trends, support regulatory initiatives, and inform critical decisions.
* Collaborate with scientists, technical specialists, and regulatory partners to strengthen monitoring operations and environmental programs.
* Contribute to protecting public health and improving air quality through initiatives that support Clean Air Act compliance and pollution reduction efforts.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Promotion – Open only to current permanent employees of DEQ
Work location: East Baton Rouge
Compensation: This position offers a Special Entrance Rate (SER) listed below. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The job title and salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
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How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailedexperience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on yourapplication. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible (PDF format preferred). Theselected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
You must submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree(s) by the closing of this announcement.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Heidi Seba
Human Resources
LA Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 4303
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-219-3867
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