Environmental Scientist

Position: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST I
## ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST IApplylocations:
235 Promenade Sttime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
June 24, 2026 (10 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR102682#
** Department
* * Department of Environmental Management#
** Division
* * Environmental Services#
** Salary**$71,077.00 - $79,809.00#
** Job Profile
** JC-- Environmental Scientist I (C94 L2881 DOA IT DEM)#
** Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
** This position is within the Office of Compliance and Inspection’s Hazardous Waste Program and is responsible for conducting site inspections to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal hazardous waste regulations.

The successful candidate will perform compliance inspections, evaluate hazardous waste management practices, and assess regulated facilities for adherence to environmental requirements. HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification is a condition of employment; candidates must either possess current certification or be willing to obtain it upon hire.

A bachelor’s degree in a physical science is preferred, with a strong background in chemistry. Knowledge of the U.S. EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations and Rhode Island Hazardous Waste Regulations is highly desirable.

Key responsibilities include collecting liquid and solid waste samples using approved sampling methodologies, reviewing and interpreting laboratory analytical reports, identifying regulated hazardous wastes, and documenting inspection findings. The position requires strong technical, analytical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to apply environmental regulations in a field inspection setting.#
** Job

Requisition Number
** JR102682 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST I (Open)#
** Pay Grade
** C00328 A#
** Classification
* * Environmental Scientist I#
** Class Definition
**** GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
** To perform various scientific or engineering tasks and duties necessary; to implement and conduct programs and projects related to environmental compliance, permitting, pollution prevention or management as it pertains to environmental control; and do related work in a statewide environmental program as required.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
** Receives general and specific work assignments from a superior with some latitude for exercising independent judgement; work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for results and conformance to accepted standards.
** SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
** As assigned, may supervise the work of technical, seasonal and/or clerical employees.
** ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
*** To perform various scientific or engineering tasks and duties necessary; to implement and conduct programs and projects related to environmental compliance, permitting, pollution prevention or management as it pertains to environmental control; and do related work in a statewide environmental program as required.
* To assist in the development and implementation of various projects, studies or surveys in the relevant field of environmental management.
* Prepare, review or contribute to clear, technically sound and scientifically accurate technical plans and/or documents that may include findings, conclusions and recommendations in a statewide environmental program that includes, but is not limited to the fields of air pollution, hazardous and solid waste, water pollution, wetlands, underground and above ground tanks, pollution prevention and/or any other relevant environmental field.
* Collect and analyze data, conduct research, and/or develop action plans related to the identification, causes and effects of environmental pollution.
* Conduct technical inspections of sources to evaluate sources of pollution and assure compliance with applicable federal and state environmental regulations; and provide technical advice relating to the solution of environmental problems.
* As required, review permit applications and other technical documents for completeness and conformance to applicable policies and regulations and make recommendations for acceptance, modification or disapproval. Recommend to a superior that enforcement action be taken when necessary to achieve compliance…