Environmental Scientist II

Summary Statement

The Delaware Department of Agriculture is seeking anEnvironmental Scientist II to join the Pesticide Section. This position isresponsible for enforcing State and Federal Pesticide laws regulations andpolicies through inspections investigations sampling and duties include conducting pesticide inspections and investigationscollecting samples preparing reports and assisting with groundwater samplingand other special projects as assigned. This position may involve physical activityand work in confined areas requiring the use of personal protective equipment(PPE). The primary work area will include New Castle County and the City ofWilmington. This position is federally grant-funded and offers a career ladderopportunity for professional growth.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts field studies or inspections and evaluations for compliance with permit and regulatory requirements; observes collects analyzes reviews and interprets data from standard field studies compliance inspections various regulatory submissions or literature and makes recommendations.

Performs statistical analysis of data.

Conducts technical reviews and makes recommendations on permit applications or other various regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with regulations.

Prepares permits technical reports and / or enforcement case documents.

Responds to technical / regulatory inquiries from other state local and federal agencies as well as public and private organizations or individuals.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Environmental Scientist II

Applicants must have education training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

As a condition ofhire you must possess a valid drivers license (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.

Key Skills

ArcGIS,GIS,Microsoft Access,Data Collection,Environmental Services,Technical Writing,Stream and River Restoration,OSHA,Customer relationship management,Auto Restoration,Toxicology Experience,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1