Senior Environmental Scientist Jobs

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform complex tasks related to environmental management and protection; as assigned, to be responsible for special projects and phases of major projects; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom instructions are received as to objectives, methods, and processes with latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As assigned, supervises and reviews the activities of professional, technical, and clerical personnel.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of basic principles, practices, procedures, and technology of the scientific field of concern; the ability to undertake studies encompassing a complete phase of a major project, a special project, or division program in environmental management and protection; a working knowledge of the federal and state environmental laws and regulations; the ability to organize scientific work, analyze environmental pollution and protection problems and develop appropriate methods for their alleviation; the ability to review and interpret technical and scientific materials; the ability to prepare scientifically accurate proposals, papers, and informational reports; the ability to prepare technical correspondence; the ability to maintain essential records and files; the ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; the ability to maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, local, private, and public agencies and organizations; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Masters Degree with specialization in one of the physical, biological or environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or in a closely related field; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a responsible position involving the performance of professional work in the environmental field.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.