Posting number: 26-73 ES SM
Department: Department of Environmental Quality
Division: OES GENERAL PERMITS / WATER PERMITS
Job classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering, Environmental Services, IT and Computers, Legal, Public Health, Natural Resources, Wetlands, Laboratory, Attorney, Forensics, Health Sciences, Geographic Information Systems
The Department of Environmental Quality/Office of Environmental Services has a vacancy.
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s (LDEQ) mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare.
The Water Permits Division protects water quality and public health by issuing permits that regulate discharges into state waters in compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s delegated Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) program. As an Environmental Scientist, you will ensure that these facility permits implement the proper limits, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in accordance with State environmental laws and LPDES program regulations. This role directly impacts the quality of Louisiana waters, as well as offers the opportunity for professional growth.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
Perform scientific and technical work for statewide water permitting.
Review and develop documentation for individual and general water permits.
Focus primarily on processing non-storm water discharge permits.
Evaluate small discharges with low potential environmental impacts.
Collaborate within the Water Permits Division on master permit authorizations.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, job appointment (a temporary appointment not to exceed four years), or promotion of permanent classified employee. If the position is filled as a job appointment, it could be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available.
Domicile East Baton Rouge
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Environmental Scientist 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
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.
of the five major offices within the agency: It provides information on the mission, function, and organization along with a biography for each member of management.
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, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. 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). The selected 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.
For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating with a qualifying degree may be eligible for this position.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Sarah McFarland
LDEQ/Human Resources
P.O. Box 4303, Baton Rouge LA, 70821
225-219-3850
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