Environmental Scientist 1/2/3

The Department of Environmental Quality/Office of Environmental Assessment 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. This position provides an opportunity to be creative, solve problems, and use a variety of talents to help improve water quality in Louisiana. Technical writing, mapping, data analysis, creative problem-solving, public outreach – use the skills you have and learn the ones you don’t! 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; OR A master’s degree or 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found [here](https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=150030).Job Duties: 1. Manage scientific projects under Louisiana Nonpoint Source Program, including planning, execution, and oversight of water quality initiatives. 2. Develop watershed implementation plans (WIPS) through field surveys, data analysis, mapping, and identification of best management practices. 3. Coordinate with stakeholders and project partners to review technical plans, conduct site visits, and ensure project goals and reporting requirements are met. 4. Analyze water quality data and land use impacts using GIS, statistical tools, and modeling to support pollution control strategies. 5. Contribute to outreach, innovation, and reporting, including EPA submissions, educational materials, and evaluation of emerging pollution control methods. 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 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 **Career Progression:** This position may be filled as a Environmental Sicentist 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 Scientist 1: $20.91 per hour - Environmental Scientist 2: $22.38 per hour - Environmental Scientist 3: $25.62 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. - [Office of the Secretary](https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/directory/office/office-of-the-secretary) - [Office of Management and Finance](https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/directory/office/office-of-management-and-finance) - [Office of Environmental Services](https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/directory/office/office-of-environmental-services) - [Office of Environmental Compliance](https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/directory/office/office-of-environmental-compliance) - [Office of Environmental Assessment](https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/directory/office/office-of-environmental-assessment) How To Apply: **No Civil Service test score** is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as futu…