Entry Level Science Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

About this Job 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. Ready to defend our air quality and enforce critical climate laws. The Enforcement Division is looking for dedicated Environmental Scientists to join our Air Enforcement Section.

In this vital role, you will be the front-line defense against pollution by reviewing technical data, identifying high-priority violations, and holding facilities accountable to state and Federal Clean Air Act regulations. Whether you are an entry-level scientist ready to learn or an experienced professional looking to lead complex cases and mentor the next generation, your work here will directly impact public health and environmental safety. 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 found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Review inspection reports, permit notifications, and mandatory environmental documents to verify facility compliance with state and Federal Clean Air Act regulations. Analyze enforcement referrals and reporting data to identify environmental infractions and flag high-priority violations.

Prepare formal legal and administrative documentation for alleged violations and complete timely correctionsduring the review process. Calculate penalty assessments and create settlement spreadsheets following departmental policy, factoring in anyeconomic benefits gained from non-compliance. Perform on-site compliance investigations to build enforcement cases and track facility compliance after actionsare issued.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Either a probationary appointment, a job appointment (a temporary appointment not to exceed four years), or 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. Location: East Baton Rouge Career Progression: Environmental Scientist 1- Environmental Scientist 3, 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 Premium Pay: $1.00-$2.00 per hour, based on years of service with Air Enforcement. 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 Office of Management and Finance Office of Environmental Services Office of Environmental Compliance Office of Environmental Assessment How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is 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). Resumes will not be 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.

For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating with a qualifying degree may be eligible for this position. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Heidi Seba Human Resources LA Department of Environmental Quality P.O. Box 4303 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-219-3867 This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individualswith disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer.