ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 4

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State of Nevada Announces

An Open Competitive Recruitment for:

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 4

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $73,309.68 to $109,640.88 PAY GRADE: 38

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy

Department: Transportation

Division: Stormwater

Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa

Job Class Code: 10.545

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 52788

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 10/23/2025

Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov

Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The Position

Environmental Scientists perform program research, planning and development, permitting, compliance monitoring, inspections/enforcement, and technical support services in relation to air, water, waste, federal facilities, corrective action, mining, biology and other environmental programs.

Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action; OR incumbents serve as the technical scientific expert for a bureau within the Department of Transportation. The incumbent will oversee the development and implementation of the stormwater monitoring component of the NDOT's Stormwater Management Program.

Duties include developing monitoring plans and monitoring sites; performing field monitoring; assessing impacts of stormwater runoff on impaired waters; prioritizing watersheds and projects based on potential impact of the roadway on water quality; identifying appropriate stormwater treatment measures (including Low Impact Development control measures); preparing program documents and technical reports; performing hydrologic and water quality computer modeling; assessing the condition and effectiveness of temporary and permanent Best Management Practices (BMP's) and water quality treatment devices; analyzing data and trends; coordinating Stormwater projects and programs with other divisions, staff, local, State, and federal agencies, and consultants to ensure requirements, project goals, and schedules are met; reviewing reports, plans, and specifications; provide technical assistance on stormwater issues during the construction and maintenance phases of projects; performing field reviews, inspections, and data collection. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: https://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/10/10-545spc(10).pdf

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the physical, natural resource or life sciences, engineering or closely related field and four years of professional environmental experience which involved environmental program research and planning; OR graduation from high school or equivalent and six years of professional environmental experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Environmental Scientist III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Special Notes

Some positions may require specialized education and/or experience which will be identified at the time of recruitment.

Special Requirements

A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

As a condition of employment, pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must first submit to a pre-employment screening test for controlled substances.

Additional Position Criteria

Water quality monitoring projects.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Describe your experience managing and/or implementing environmental programs, notably State and/or Federal water quality programs as applicable.

2) Describe your experience implementing water quality monitoring projects, notably stormwater projects as applicable.

3) Describe your experience working with Geographic Information System (GIS) software.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS

For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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