Environmental Scientist 1/2/3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5074400) Apply  Environmental Scientist 1/2/3 Salary $3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 25-95 ES BR SM Department Department of Environmental Quality Division OEA WATER PLAN / NP SOURCE AQUIFER PROT Opening Date 09/10/2025 Closing Date 9/17/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job The Department of Environmental Quality/Office of Environmental Assessment has a vacancy. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s (LDEQ) mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare. Join the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality as an Environmental Scientist (Levels 1–3) and lead the charge in safeguarding surface and groundwater across the state. From field surveys to data analysis, project oversight to watershed planning, this role offers a dynamic blend of science, strategy, and impact. If you're ready to turn data into action and collaborate on solutions that matter, we want to hear from you. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, an engineering field, a geography/geosciences field, a natural resources field, or in a statistics or quantitative methods field; OR A master’s degree or doctorate in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, an engineering field, a geography/geosciences field, a natural resources field, or in a statistics or quantitative methods field. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=150030) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Lead and manage scientific projects under Louisiana’s Nonpoint Source Program, including planning, execution, and oversight of water quality initiatives. + Develop watershed implementation plans (WIPs) through field surveys, data analysis, mapping, and identification of best management practices. + Coordinate with stakeholders and project partners to review technical plans, conduct site visits, and ensure project goals and reporting requirements are met. + Analyze water quality data and land use impacts using GIS, statistical tools, and modeling to support pollution control strategies. + Contribute to outreach, innovation, and reporting, including EPA submissions, educational materials, and evaluation of emerging pollution control methods. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, a job appointment (a temporary appointment not to exceed four years), or a promotion of a permanent classified employee. If the position is filled as a job appointment, it could be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available. Domicile: East Baton Rouge Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Environmental Scientist 1, 2, 3, etc., depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Compensation:This position offers a Special Entrance Rate (SER) listed below. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The job title and salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. + Environmental Scientist 1: $20.91 per hour + Environmental Scientist 2: $22.38 per hour + Environmental Scientist 3: $25.62 per hour Overview of the five major offices within the agency:It provides information on the mission, function, and organization along with a biography for each member of management. + Office of the Secretary (https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/directory/office/office-of-the-secretary) + Office of Management and Finance + Office of Environmental Services (https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/directory/office/office-of-environmental-services) + Office of Environmental Compliance + Office of Environmental Assessment (https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/directory/office/office-of-environmental-assessment) Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer. How To Apply: No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible (PDF format preferred). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. You must submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree(s) by the closing of this announcement. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Sarah McFarland Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality P.O. Box 4303, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-219-3850 This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Do you have experience in GIS (map development and interpretation)? + Yes + No 02 If you answered "yes" to Question 1, please explain. 03 Do you have experience in developing technical documents such as watershed implementation plans, success stories, and sampling plans? + Yes + No 04 If you answered "yes" to Question 3, please explain. 05 Do you have experience in watershed modeling? + Yes + No 06 If you answered "yes" to Question 5, please explain. Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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