The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all
Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an
environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the
Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions
that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.
If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the
environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to
offer, check out our YouTube page
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg
and our Careers
page
https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx
This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
This position will be responsible for administering the Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged
Communities (EC-SDC) Grant. Responsibilities will include grant management, project tracking, coordination
with EPA and funding recipients, development of program guidance, review of work plans and reimbursement
requests, compliance monitoring, and preparation of required federal reports. This position will ensure timely
expenditure of federal funds and successful completion of grant objectives.
By joining the Division of Water Drinking Water Branch as an Environmental Scientist III in Franklin County,
you will have the opportunity to help ensure successful delivery of critical drinking water infrastructure
improvements throughout the Commonwealth and help Kentucky schools and childcare facilities identify and
address sources of lead exposure in drinking water.
Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:
- Interpretation and implementation of environmental regulations
- Environmental monitoring and/or data analysis
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Experience in databases or data management with multiple data systems
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication
- Leadership skills, including project coordination and collaboration with multiple organizations.
Additional position information: (travel required, standing/stooping/bending/lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.)
This position requires some travel both within and out of state (less than 25%).
EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9
information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify
once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on EVerify,
or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or
https://www.e-verify.gov/.
EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you
build your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward to
reviewing your application.
