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.This position provides an opportunity to be creative, solve problems, and use a variety of talents to help improve water quality in Louisiana. Technical writing, mapping, data analysis, creative problem-solving, public outreach – use the skills you have and learn the ones you don’t! The position starts as an Environmental Scientist but has the potential for promotion after a year of progressing in the position.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; ORA 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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:Manage scientific projects under Louisiana 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: 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 RougeCareer 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 hourEnvironmental Scientist 2: $22.38 per hourEnvironmental Scientist 3: $25.62 per hourOverview 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 FinanceOffice of Environmental ServicesOffice of Environmental ComplianceOffice of Environmental AssessmentHow 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.*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant,detailedexperience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections onyourapplication. 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).Theselected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. You must submit anequivalencyevaluation 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 SebaHuman ResourcesLA Department of Environmental QualityP.O. Box 4303Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-219-3867This 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 ofindividualswith disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer.