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Environmental Scientist III

Location: Delaware Department of Agriculture Administration - 2320 S DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE, 19901

Closing Date:  November 6th, 2024 at 11:59pm

Salary: $51,858.00/Min - $64,822.00/Mid

JOB DESCRIPTION: The position is responsible for performing audits of nutrient management plan implementation related to farms and turf. The on-premise evaluations require analysis of records of manure, fertilizer and other soil amendments to compare with professional plans for nutrients. Visual inspection of elements related to animal agriculture and storage of nutrients, must also be completed while wearing personal protective equipment. The Nutrient Management (NM) Program uses a cloud database. Strong command of environmental science principles and clear communication is needed for the education and outreach during inspections, so that farmers or managers like groundskeepers understand why the NM Program enforces the law and regulations. The NM Program is guided by a Commission of appointees.


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Responsibilities: 

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  • 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.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

  • Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field.

  • Six months experience in environmental or natural resources project management which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating environmental or natural resources projects to ensure objectives are met.

  • Two years' experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.

  • Two years' experience in interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

  • Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.

  • Six months experience in technical report writing.

 

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a job opportunity for New Castle Conservation District, but a cross listing for a partner agency. 

 

 

For more information concerning this opportunity, please visit: https://www.jobapscloud.com/DE/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=102224&R2=MGBE03&R3=650100

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