ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR

25-05 ES Sup BR HD
Environmental Scientist Supervisor
OES / Waste Permits / Waste Services

This vacancy is open only to current permanent DEQ employees.

This position is in the Waste Permits section within the Office of Environmental Services.

This position is domiciled within East Baton Rouge Parish.

The Waste Permits Section is responsible for a number of required duties & activities involving the Solid Waste Program. The Environmental Scientist Supervisor for this position plays an integral role in the Section accomplishing its goals and objectives as it relates to the responsibilities of the Solid Waste Program. Overseeing and supervising the Environmental Scientist staff to ensure their work is distributed and accomplished effectively and that staff is trained appropriately, as well as working with mid and upper level management and outside entities (such as the regulated community, general public and other state and federal agencies) are a few items this position entails.

This position has a Special Entrance Rate, as follows:
Environmental Scientist Supervisor- $31.38 per hour or $2,510.20 biweekly

No Civil Service test 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 future job opportunities.

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*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible (PDF format preferred). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for individuals with disabilities.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Heidi Dorward
Human Resources
LA Department of Environmental Quality
Heidi.Dorward@la.govFunction of Work:
To supervise functional units of a major environmental statewide program or operation that regulates the environmental effects of industrial, commercial, governmental and land use activities through the supervision of state regulation development, state implementation plan development, fee assessment, data collection, quality assurance, environmental assessment, laboratory analysis, grants management, certification procedures, strategic and operational plan development, personnel planning reviews, and adherence to state and federal regulations.

Level of Work:
Supervisor.

Supervision Received:
Broad review from an Environmental Scientist Manager or Environmental Division Administrator.

Supervision Exercised:
Direct line over Environmental Scientist assigned to unit or region.

Location of Work:
Department of Environmental Quality.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Environmental Scientist 3 by assignment of supervisory duties and organizational responsibility for a functional unit or geographical region of the state.

Differs from Environmental Scientist Manager by absence of responsibility for management of a major program or several functional units.ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST/GENERAL OPTION:
Organizes workload, including planning, scheduling, setting priorities, etc. for a functional unit or geographical region of the state.

Supervises complex field and facility inspections of regulated sources, drafts enforcement action, and negotiates compliance schedules.

Supervises the review of permit applications of highly complex facilities.

Supervises the work processes of subordinates to ensure procedural and technical accuracy and completeness.

Supervises the coordination of the promulgation of complex regulations, operating procedures, standards, and test methods.

Supervises procedures for quality assurance audits of data, records, and other information to ensure its accuracy and completeness.

Supervises the implementation of reviews and analytical processes for intricate source testing techniques for accuracy and the source testing methods being performed to assure adherence to proper scientific procedures and quality assurance.

Represents the department at public hearings, workshops, conferences, etc.

Performs related work as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST/LABORATORY OPTION:
Plans and directs the activities of the Environmental Water Quality, Air Quality Laboratory, or Organic Analysis Laboratory.

Supervises and coordinates the activities of the various analytical work units in the laboratory.

Reviews work completed by the analytical work units, interprets and evaluates results, and acts as the quality control/quality assurance officer for overall laboratory operations by reviewing performance, efficiency, and reproducibility.

Supervises maintenance, calibration, and repair of laboratory equipment and instruments.

Supervises and approves the research and development of new and alternative analytical methods.

Interviews and selects applicants for vacant laboratory positions.

Supervises the training of laboratory personnel in analytical methods, safety procedures and the application of water pollution control or air quality laws and regulations.

Supervises all complex analyses for the occurrence of various inorganic and organic substances in various environmental matrices using atomic absorption spectrophotometry, ion chromatography, instrumental colorimetry, ultraviolet/visible spectrophotometry, gas chromatography, infrared spectroscopy, and gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy.

Supervises laboratory operations during emergency response activities associated with oil, toxic, or other hazardous material spills or releases which have entered, or have the potential to enter, public waterways or the ambient air and may pose imminent threat to the environment or public health.

Advises Environmental Scientist as to the appropriate methods for sample collection, preservation, etc., in order to provide data that will properly characterize an environmental situation under investigation.

Supervises the legal chain of custody procedures for the laboratory.

Represents the Division concerning either air quality or water quality laboratory matters at meetings/hearings; serves as an expert witness and provides technical testimony at hearings and enforcement proceedings relevant to analyses performed by his/her laboratory facility.

Prepares budget requests for the Environmental Water Quality or Air Quality Laboratory.

Supervises the purchase of equipment, instruments, and supplies for the Environmental Water Quality or Air Quality Laboratory.

Reviews technical literature and attends seminars/workshops to maintain familiarity with scientific techniques, laws and regulations pertaining to water or air pollution control and water or air quality assessment.

Salary : $31 - $2,510