Environmental Biologist Supervisor

Salary: $5,445.66 - $6,666.08 Monthly

Pay Grade: 16

Employment Type:

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

Location:

300 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute for a portion of the work week. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

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 https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx

The Division of Water is seeking an Environmental Biologist Supervisor within the Water Quality Branch. This is a professional-level position that provides the opportunity to supervise the employees and activities of the TMDL and Assessment Section. Monitoring programs supported by TMDL and Assessment Section include Nonpoint Source Monitoring, Cause and Source Analysis, and Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program. Candidates must be able to manage multiple programs and projects and value opportunities to coordinate and problem-solve with Division staff to address environmental monitoring challenges.

Candidates must also possess strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Holders of the Environmental Biologist Supervisor position will complete tasks such as:

• Interpretating and administering Division policies and state/federal regulations as they relate to monitoring waters of the Commonwealth.
• Planning, coordinating, and supervising field and laboratory activities of staff in the Monitoring Section, development, review, and enhancement of monitoring strategies, priorities, and programs.
• Supervising data management workflows and the completion of quality-control and quality assurance data reviews.
• Coordinating monitoring activities and interpretation of data for the issuance of recreational health and fish consumption advisories.

Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• Experience with biological and water chemistry sampling in streams or lakes.
• Experience with coordinating and overseeing multiple, long term projects.
• Experience and skill with managing environmental data; knowledge of environmental data management principles and best practices.
• Experience with the development of quality assurance project plans and standard operating procedures.
• Attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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://www.e-verify.gov/.

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.

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a biological, environmental or natural science, which includes at least thirty credit hours in the biological sciences.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Four years of professional experience in research, environmental impact assessment, or related environmental program areas.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

Graduate work in the biological, environmental, or natural sciences will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Employees in this class perform duties primarily in an office setting. The…