Environmental Scientist III - Recycle

Summary Statement

The selected candidate is responsible for conducting waste audits and assessing compliance with existing Universal Recycling and Plastic Carry-out Bag Ban laws. The position will provide recommendations to maximize recycling and improve waste collection efficiency, develop marketing and educational materials, and provide outreach related to recycling.

• 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, regulatory submissions, or literature and makes recommendations.
• Performs statistical analysis of data.
• Conducts technical reviews and makes recommendations on permit applications or other regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepares permits, technical reports, and/or enforcement case documents.
• Responds to technical/regulatory inquiries from state, local, federal agencies, and public/private organizations or individuals.

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or a related field.
• Two years' experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.
• Two years' experience in interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Two years' experience in technical report writing.

Benefits include a comprehensive package covering medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefits. For more information, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.