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Environmental Chemical Specialist 1/2/3

State of Louisiana
UKfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026
💰 $90,024/yr($50,004/yr$90,024/yr)

About 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.

The Small Business Environmental Assistance Program of LDEQ is looking for an Environmental Chemical Specialist! We are looking for a successful candidate who can provide engineering support to small businesses and small communities seeking compliance with various environmental regulatory programs at LDEQ. This work will focus on providing engineering support and requires knowledge of the chemical process industry and/or various chemical processes (e.g., assist in performing detailed engineering review of processes and emission control technology). We are seeking someone who has the technical expertise to understand complex environmental regulations and can apply scientific interpretations and perform advanced engineering calculations for compliance issues and documentation. We also need someone who is engaging and well-
spoken, and someone who is a team player who works well in group settings.

Examples of duties

A bachelor’s degree in an engineering field; OR

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

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