Environmental Scientist II

This position will work with regulatory programs to evaluate applications and process permits for activities in State wetland and underwater land. Principal duties include conducting site visits and assessments, project evaluations, compliance and enforcement activities, work with GIS for project site evaluation, interaction and communication with the public, elected officials, agency staff and the regulated community.

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

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

1. Knowledge of wetlands ecology and regulations.
2. Six months experience in using computerized mapping software applications such as Geographic Information System (GIS) or Global Positioning System (GPS) for collecting, analyzing, and mapping data.

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

1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field.
2. Six months experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.
3. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
4. Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
5. Six months experience in technical report writing. 

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.