Environmental Chemical Specialist 1/2/3
State of LouisianaAbout the role
Posting number: 26-81 ECS KS
Department: Department of Environmental Quality
Division: OSEC OUTREACH & SBA
Job classification: ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL SPECIALIST 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering, Environmental Services, Public Health, Natural Resources, Wetlands, Laboratory, Forensics, Health Sciences
Summary
The Department of Environmental Quality/Office of the Secretary has a vacancy.
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s (LDEQ) mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare.
spoken, and someone who is a team player who works well in group settings.
Examples of duties
A master's degree in an engineering field or a chemical or physical science field.
Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Supplemental information
Job Duties:1) Provide technical assistance and guidance to small businesses and small communities on understanding their rights and obligations under the environmental regulatory codes.
2) Assist small businesses and communities in completing permit applications/NOIs, emissions inventory questionnaires, performing engineering calculations to determine air emissions, submitting NetDMRs, etc.
3) Conduct site visits with small businesses to ensure compliance, particularly those who are newly permitted entities.
4) Support facilities in performing detailed engineering review of processes and emission control technology.
5) Plan and participate in outreach/training activities in the regions
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, job appointment (a temporary appointment not to exceed four years), or promotion of a permanent classified employee. If the position is filled as a job appointment, it could be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available.
Domicile: East Baton Rouge Parish, Lafayette Parish, Rapides Parish, Calcasieu Parish
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Environmental Chemical Specialist 1, 2, 3, etc., depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
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 Chemical Specialist 1: $26.44 per hour
- Environmental Chemical Specialist 2: $28.29 per hour
- Environmental Chemical Specialist 3: $30.27 per hour
Overview of the five major offices within the agency: It provides information on the mission, function, and organization along with a biography for each member of management.
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