<p>The Department of Environmental Quality/Office of Environmental Assessment has a vacancy.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Step into a dynamic environmental science role where you'll operate advanced sampling equipment, conduct statewide field surveys, and generate the data that shapes water quality decisions.</p> <p>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</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Support statewide Mercury Sampling Program operations, including fieldwork, equipment preparation, sample collection, and data processing across diverse water systems. </li><li>Conduct hands-on environmental field surveys using boats, ATVs, and advanced monitoring equipment to collect water quality, biological, and hydrological data. </li><li>Operate and maintain cutting-edge scientific instruments (e.g., flow meters, GPS systems, water quality monitors) to ensure accurate and reliable environmental measurements. </li><li>Compile, analyze, and manage environmental data by entering results into databases, preparing reports, and ensuring data integrity in alignment with established standards. </li><li>Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan and execute surveys, follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and support critical water planning and assessment initiatives. </li></ul> <p>Position-Specific Details:</p> <p>Appointment Type:  This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, job appointment (a temporary appointment not to exceed four years), or promotion of permanent classified employee.  If the position is filled as a job appointment, it could be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available.</p> <p>Domicile: East Baton Rouge Parish</p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Environmental Scientist 1: $20.91 per hour </li><li>Environmental Scientist 2: $22.38 per hour </li><li>Environmental Scientist 3: $25.62 per hour </li></ul> <p> </p> <p>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. </p> <ul> <li>Office of the Secretary  </li><li>Office of Management and Finance </li><li>Office of Environmental Services </li><li>Office of Environmental Compliance </li><li>Office of Environmental Assessment </li></ul> <p>How To Apply:</p> <p>No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  </p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating with a qualifying degree may be eligible for this position.</p> <p> </p> <p>Contact Information:</p> <p>For further information about this vacancy, contact:</p> <p>Kierra Smith</p> <p>OMF/ Human Resources</p> <p>P.O. Box 4303, Baton Rouge, LA 70821</p> <p>Kierra.Smith2@la.gov</p> <p>This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.</p> <p>Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.  Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>