ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 3

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 3 - Requisition ID: 13027
Recruitment Type: Open Competitive
Posting Close Date: 2/6/2026
Geographical Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
Department:DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION & NATURAL RESOURCES
Division: DCNR - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Business Unit: HR-AIR QUALITY
Work Type:PERMANENT
*Pay Grade: GRADE 36
Salary Range: $54,141.84 - $80,513.28
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
Recruiter: DARRELL MORLAN
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Email: ****
Position Description
This recruitment is for multiple Environmental Scientist III positions within the Bureau of Air Quality Planning.The positions could require up to 25-50% travel.Positions filled from this recruitment may include:
One position is in the Air Quality Planning and Data Management Branch, and will be responsible for researching state and federal air quality regulations, the Federal Register, and other guidance documents and understanding the technical and administrative aspects of air quality regulations; calculating the air quality benefits of regulatory programs; drafting state air quality plans and regulations; reviewing ambient air quality and facility emissions data; projecting state emission trends of criteria pollutants; emissions inventories; and administering state grant programs for reducing criteria pollutants emissions.Two positions in the Ambient Air Monitoring Branch.The first position in Ambient Monitoring Branch is a field site operator. Duties include regular site visits to operate and maintain ambient air monitoring equipment; maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment in the air monitoring lab; evaluating new and existing monitoring sites; public outreach to communicate how air quality impacts people’s lives; preparation of technical documents and reports; reviewing existing program standards and outcomes; analyzing air pollution trends and air pollution events (for instance, smoke during wildfires) and projected impacts on federal, state, and local regulations; and interacting with the general public, federal agencies, and members of the regulated community. The second position in the Ambient Air Monitoring Branch is responsible for the data quality assurance of all measurements collected by the air quality monitoring stations. This includes reviewing, compiling, and verifying available data; submitting quarterly data to the EPA; analyzing air pollution trends and air pollution events (for instance, smoke during wildfires) and projected impacts on federal, state, and local regulations; operating various ambient air monitoring equipment; evaluating new and existing monitoring sites; public outreach to communicate how air quality impacts people’s lives; preparing technical documents and reports; reviewing existing federal and state rules, policies, and program standards; and interacting with the general public, federal agencies, and members of the regulated community.One position is in the Enforcement Branch and will be responsible for processing enforcement referrals from the Air and Chemical Accident Prevention Programs. Duties include reading and understanding state and federal regulations; reviewing technical documentation including reports, spreadsheets, diagrams, and photos; summarizing findings; drafting and proofreading enforcement documents; and public speaking in meetings and hearings.
To see full Class Specifications visit: ****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 three years of professional environmental experience which involved environmental program research and planning; OR graduation from high school or equivalent and five years of professional environmental experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Environmental Scientist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes 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.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
*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.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Nearest Major Market:
Carson City
Nearest Secondary Market:
Reno
Closing Date/Time: 2/6/2026
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Carson City
Nevada
United States
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