Environmental Scientist II

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8/10/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Environmental Scientist II

Pay Grade 14

Salary

$3,907.04 - $5,401.34 Monthly

Employment Type

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

 

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Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection

Location

300 Sower Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute up to two days a week. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

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 YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx.

By joining the Division of Waste Management, Planning Program and Administration Branch, Program Development Section as an Environmental Scientist II in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to analyze federal and state laws and regulations to determine the impact on agency programs and other related duties needed within the Program Development Section for the Division of Waste Management.

Holders of the Environmental Scientist II position will complete tasks such as:

• Provide support and technical oversight, coordinate, analyze and draft waste management regulations, regulatory impact analyses and associated documents; draft initial response to comments after public hearing and statement of consideration to meet the policies/procedures of the division for supervisory review. Process the submittal of regulation packages. Perform technical duties in the development of reporting mechanisms.
• Coordinate information and interact with, gather information from and with supervisor approval, provide information to division and cabinet staff, management, other government agencies, regulated community and general public as it pertains to the Federal Register.
• Formulate a review/research of federal/state regulations, control technology documents and other data as needed to ensure compliance with agency guidelines and makes recommendations for program to supervisor.
• Prepare for and schedule public hearings, compile responses to comments and compile comments on proposed federal regulation changes.
• Serve as liaison with management to facilitate the administration of program policies and procedures.

Holders of this job will learn the following skills:

• Experience in analyzing administrative regulations and state and federal laws to determine the impact on agency programs.
• Experience developing and preparing reports.
• Analytical thinking and writing skills.
• EPA Grants.

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:

• Decision making skills.
• Good communication.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Analytical thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Teamwork and initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure.

EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skillset 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-Verif