ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 4

State of Nevada
Henderson, Nevada United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 04, 2025
  • Salary: $73,309.68 - $109,640.88 PAY GRADE: 38 USD
  • Salary Top:109640
  • Full Time
  • Environmental Services
  • Sciences and Laboratory
  • Job Description

    Announcement Number: 52578 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 10/03/2025 Close Date: 10/10/2025

    Recruiter:
    JON TERRAZAS
    Phone: (775)684-0116
    Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 7 Days 1 Hrs 32 Mins

    The Position

    Environmental Scientists perform program research, planning and development, permitting, compliance monitoring, inspections/enforcement, and technical support services in relation to air, water, waste, federal facilities, corrective action, mining, biology and other environmental programs.

    Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action; OR incumbents serve as the technical scientific expert for a bureau within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

    Serve as the supervisor in NDEP's Bureau of Federal Facilities. This position will be responsible for leading a team of environmental scientists that assess, inspect, and enforce State and Federal environmental laws and agreements governing active operations and corrective actions concerning legacy contamination at Nevada National Security Site and certain Department of Defense sites in the State of Nevada. This position is responsible for reviewing and commenting on remediation, waste, and monitoring documentation as well as writing and enforcing hazardous waste, solid waste, mixed hazardous and low level radioactive waste, water pollution control, and safe drinking water related permits required by State and Federal environmental laws. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

    To see full Class Specifications visit: https://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/10/10-545spc(10).pdf

    To Qualify:

    In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
    Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the physical, natural resource or life sciences, engineering or closely related field and four years of professional environmental experience which involved environmental program research and planning; OR graduation from high school or equivalent and six years of professional environmental experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Environmental Scientist III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Some positions may require specialized education and/or experience which will be identified at the time of recruitment. Special Requirements A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Additional Position Criteria Q security clearance through the U.S. Department of Energy. Travel up to 50% of work time throughout the USA. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
    The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

    1) Describe your experience with or knowledge of State and Federal laws governing waste management, water pollution control, and safe drinking water.

    2) Describe your experience with or knowledge of technical oversight, guidance, and assistance to colleagues.

    3) Describe your experience with or knowledge of facilitating projects and working with multiple stakeholders, including regulatory and government agencies.

    4) Describe your experience with or knowledge of developing and maintaining relationships which promote regulatory compliance.
    INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:

    Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
    Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
    Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
    More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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    Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada
    515 East Musser Street,
    First Floor
    Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • STATE OF NEVADA
    • STATE OF NEVADA

    The presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.

    European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.

    Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.

    The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.

       

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