Environmental Scientist

State of Indiana - Edinburgh, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Edinburgh, IN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Environmental Scientist position with the State of Indiana involves serving as the Natural Resources Scientist for the Indiana Army National Guard Training Site. The role focuses on executing components of the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) for training centers, managing environmental resources, and conducting inspections and investigations related to pollution and environmental health. The position requires fieldwork, technical reporting, and collaboration with various agencies to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, surveys, and investigations of pollution and radiation source facilities.
• Provide consultation to manufacturers, service areas, local health organizations, and communities utilizing the collected data.
• Prepare technical reports of inspections, surveys, and investigations, documenting findings and making recommendations for action.
• Provide expert testimony for administrative hearings and court actions.
• Investigate hazardous events affecting the environment or the health of the public.
• Interpret state and federal laws and regulations governing environmental sanitation conditions.
• Develop plans for implementing and promoting programs and/or updating state laws and regulations.
• Cooperate with federal, state, and local environmental and health agencies in enforcement activities.
• Collect samples of air, water, and/or industrial wastes for laboratory analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Bioscience, or a related natural resource field.
• Analytical skills using scientific methods and data analysis in research.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to air and water pollution and solid and hazardous waste disposal.
• Knowledge of environmental health sciences and public and environmental health.
• Knowledge of environmental protection principles and practices including industrial waste control, water and sewage treatment, and air and water pollution.
• Ability to conduct surveys, inspections, and investigations of facilities, including conducting appropriate tests and analyzing findings.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare reports and technical documents for administrative and regulatory action.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with wildland fire management and credentials.
• Familiarity with environmental protection programs and practices.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution.
• Flexible work scheduling options, including potential for hybrid remote work.
• Deferred compensation 457B account with employer match.
• Two fully-funded pension plan options.
• Comprehensive leave policies including paid new parent leave and community service leave.
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral Bonus program.
• Employee assistance program for behavioral health visits.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.