The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the
telecommuting arrangement at any time.
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.
By joining the Division of Water, Drinking Water Branch, Technical Assistance Section as an Environmental
Scientist Advisor in Perry County, you will have the opportunity to assist public water systems (PWS) in
achieving and maintaining compliance with State and Federal drinking water regulations.
Holders of the Environmental Scientist Advisor position will complete tasks such as:
- Area-Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) point of contact for assigned regions
- Representing the Kentucky Division of Water in meetings with government officials, public water systems, and the general public
- Training agency staff and public water system operators
- Developing presentations to present at trainings and professional conferences
- Overseeing sanitary survey report communication with public water systems, tracking responses and compliance for assigned regions, as well as issuing Alternate Staffing Plan (ASP) and water treatment chemical approvals for assigned regions.
Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:
- Extensive knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
- Great communicator with an emphasis on attention to detail
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Data analysis, presentation, and organizational skills
- Self motivated and comfortable working independently, and the ability to work within a team environment
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.
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 E-Verify, 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/.