ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST II

Location:                DNREC- Division of Water                                                     

                                89 Kings Highway                                                                         

                                Dover, DE 19901

                                            OR

                                21309 Berlin Road Unit 2

                                Georgetown, DE 19947

Deadline:  Until Filled              

Annual Salary:  $51,123.25                                                                                                          

This is not a State of Delaware merit position.  It is a one-year contractual position with the opportunity to work long term.

The Kent Conservation District (KCD), a governmental subdivision of the State of Delaware, is seeking applicants for the contractual services position of Environmental Scientist II with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Water – Resource Protection Section.

JOB SUMMARY

The selected candidate will work in the Division of Water - Resource Protection Section -Compliance and Enforcement Program.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting random and scheduled on-site inspections of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitted facilities and general Industrial Stormwater (ISW) facilities.  This involves visual observations; sampling of effluents to identify or evaluate compliance/performance, malfunctions, or non-compliance; Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) reviews; data review; and technical guidance. This position will also cross train to participate in compliance inspection for the Spray Irrigation Program and Large Systems Programs, which are also housed within the Compliance and Enforcement Branch.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties.

• Provides analysis review, systems assessments, data and process interpretation, conclusions, and recommendations to the operations and management personnel.
• Performs site inspections at individual NPDES facilities and ISW and makes accurate determinations regarding compliance with permit and regulatory requirements.
• Cross trains to support inspections for Spray Irrigation and Large Systems Programs.
• Provides outreach, guidance, and support to industrial and municipal engineers, managers, and licensed wastewater operators on regulatory requirements, data interpretation, and proper analytical methodology for complex NPDES permit compliance and DMR preparation and submissions.
• Assists with Stormwater Plan (SWP) reviews for ISW sites and applicable individual NPDES sites and assures SWP’s are in full compliance with Industrial Stormwater Regulatory requirements prior to approval.
• Offers recommendations to permittees on Best Management Practices (BMP) for stormwater pollution prevention at permitted facilities following permit and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluates sites to assure provisions of No Exposure (NE) Certification are met and verified prior to granting NE Exclusion for a facility.
• Provides technical guidance and support for the development and subsequent implementation of the ISW General Permit and the subsequent revision of Section 9 of the Regulations Governing the Control of Water Pollution.
• Provides support to other sections within the Division on compliance inspections of other programs when needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Applicants must have the following:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field.
• One year of experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.
• One year of experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• One year of experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire, and report on data.
• One year of experience in technical report writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and experience with large industrial and municipal wastewater treatment facilities, inspections of the same, DMR/data review processes, and the NPDES program.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Conservation District participates in the Federal E-Verify system to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.  The Conservation District shall require verification of identity, validating you are lawfully permitted to work in the United States beyond a temporary period without employment-based sponsorship.
• The Conservation District does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1B Visas.
• Direct Deposit of paychecks is required of all new employees.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified from driving.)

BENEFITS

The Kent Conservation District offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:  37.5-hour work week with flexible scheduling options, 9.5 hours per month of accrued vacation leave and 9.5 hours per month of accrued sick leave (prorated the first month of employment), and 12 paid holidays per year (holidays and floating holidays follow the State of Delaware schedule.)  Health insurance and pension are also included in the benefits package.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service at (800) 232-5460 for assistance.  Call (302) 739-5458 if you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support.

The Kent Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce.

TO APPLY

Please email 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, and 3) Kent Conservation District Employment Application to:

Jamie L. Willey, MBA

DNREC District HR Manager

Jamie.L.Willey@delaware.gov

(302) 608-5478

Kent Conservation District Employment Application may be downloaded from the Kent Conservation District Job Opportunities website: KCD Website

Employment Application must be signed by the applicant to be valid.  Electronic signature is acceptable.