Environmental Scientist Manager

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, an engineering field, a geography/geosciences field, a natural resources field, or in a statistics or quantitative methods field plus four years of experience in an environmental program, nuclear energy or radiation protection program; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory, LIMS (Lab Integrated Management Systems), or laboratory auditing; OR A master’s degree in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, an engineering field, a geography/geosciences field, a natural resources field, or in a statistics or quantitative methods field plus three years of experience in an environmental program, nuclear energy or radiation protection program; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory, LIMS (Lab Integrated Management Systems), or laboratory auditing; OR A doctorate in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, an engineering field, a geography/geosciences field, a natural resources field, or in a statistics or quantitative methods field plus two years of experience in an environmental program, nuclear energy or radiation protection program; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory, LIMS (Lab Integrated Management Systems), or laboratory auditing. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties: Manages the Permit Application Administrative Review (PAAR) group, the Public Participation and Database Support Group (PPG-DSG) group, and the Louisiana Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (LELAP) group of the Permit Support and LELAP Section (PLS). Directs PLS activities; ensures work processes are efficient, strategic and operational plan commitments are met, and staff receive appropriate training. Reviews Notification of Change (NOC-1) letters, LELAP reports and correspondence, and public notices. Manages the LELAP contract assessor Request for Proposal process; present the Department in workgroups and meetings; assists in the preparation of regulations. Position-Specific Details Appointment Type: Promotion – Internal Open only to current permanent employees of DEQ Domicile: East Baton Rouge Parish

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.

Environmental Scientist Manager: $38.45 per hour Overview of the five major offices within the agency: Office of the Secretary Office of Management and Finance Office of Environmental Services Office of Environmental Compliance Office of Environmental Assessment Contact Information For further information about this vacancy, contact: Kierra Smith LDEQ/OMF (225)219-3850 Kierra.Smith2@la.gov This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer.