Geologist-Registered

Final date to receive applications

8/9/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2603904

Geologist-Registered

Pay Grade

15

Salary

$5,941.50 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection

The mission of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our You Tube page  and our Careers page .

By joining the Division of Waste Management as a Geologist-Registered in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to assist the public by overseeing and carrying out the investigation, characterization, and cleanup of Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) Superfund sites and a broad variety of other contaminated sites and properties.

• Review corrective action and closure permits for Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) Superfund sites.
• Perform technical review of site characterization and corrective action reports for releases at permitted CCR Superfund sites and for a variety of other releases of hazardous substances, pollutants and contaminants, often involving complex geologic and hydrogeologic settings.
• Perform site inspections, site investigations, and environmental assessments involving the sampling of soil, groundwater, soil gas, and surface water.
• Review Brownfield Redevelopment applications, environmental assessments, and management plans.
• Provide technical assistance to the public and other government agencies.

• The ability to review and analyze complex scientific and geologic information.
• Excellent planning, time management, and organization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Driver's license

• Ability to lift heavy objects and work in office and field conditions.
• Be exposed to dangerous work conditions and rough terrain.

EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you build your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward to reviewing your application.

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at  or https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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Must be registered by the Board of Registration for Professional Geologist (KRS Chapter 322A).

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Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Work is typically performed both in an office and in a field work setting.

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tabitha Aldridge ridge or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D