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Commonwealth of Kentucky · 1 day ago

Environmental Scientist II (FFTL)

Frankfort, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$4,102/mo - $5,401/mo

1+ years exp

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Energy & Environment Cabinet is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Kentuckians by protecting natural resources. The Environmental Scientist II will contribute to federal plugging projects, providing assistance and technical oversight to contractors and agencies involved in the reclamation of orphaned oil and gas wells.

EmploymentGovernmentTraining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Evaluate Division, PVA, and other records to determine surface ownership related to orphaned oil and gas well. Prepare correspondence to affected surface ownership related to reclamation proposals and activities with the implementation of the KY Abandoned Storage Tank and Orphan Well (KASTOW) program. Prepare written analysis based upon the findings

Conducts methane gas measurements to detect emissions. Coordinate field activity with the Kentucky Geological Survey for in-depth analysis. Review emission monitoring reports, summarize findings and report the data in the Federal Plugging Management System

Conduct Orphan Operator Investigations and assess collected data. Make recommendations to declare well operators defunct based on findings

Conduct field inspections, issue inspection reports and non-compliance citations. Evaluate well sites and make recommendations for plugging projects. Oversee well plugging activities as needed

Prepare reports and technical documents for the Division related to reclamation of orphaned well and tank sites

Qualification

OilGas wellsEnvironmental control experienceNatural resources experienceInterpret regulationsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsSelf-motivatedTime-management skills

Required

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a natural, biological or physical science OR Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 20 semester hours in a natural, biological or physical science

One year of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or a related area

This position is required to maintain a valid driver's license