ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 1

 DEFINITION:

 Under the general supervision of an Environmental Scientist 4
 or other Supervisor in a state department, institution or agency,
 assists, as one of a team, in projects and programs in
 environmental science; performs assigned toxicological work and
 may have the responsibility for an assigned phase of a program;
 does other related duties.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Participates in the development, organization and coordination of
 environmental health programs.

 Collects and evaluates data from laboratory analysis of
 industrial hygiene and environmental air samples.

 Provides scientific advice and assistance.

 Researches scientific literature for information on the
 toxicology of industrial and environmental chemicals, engineering
 methods of control, and personal protection equipment.

 Participates in the coordination of environmental activities
 within the Division and its sub-units.

 Identifies potential hazards resulting from environmental
 pollutants.

 Reviews toxicological data.

 Participates in the development of environmental health
 assessment programs.

 Keeps current with trends of thought, literature and new programs
 in environmental science.

 Prepares correspondence.

 Prepares technical and scientific reports or environmental and
 other matters containing findings, conclusions, and
 recommendations.

 Maintains records and files.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
 agency, office or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EDUCATION:

 Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
 Master's degree in one of the physical, biological or
 environmental sciences.

 EXPERIENCE:

 One (1) year of experience involving research in the
 application of the physical, biological or environmental
 sciences.

 LICENSE:

 Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license
 valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
 than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential
 duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the principles of environmental science and ecology.

 Knowledge of the methods used to conduct research.

 Knowledge of the ecological and toxicological effects of air and
 water pollution.

 Ability to coordinate activities with those of other units.

 Ability to read and interpret laws rules and regulations and
 apply them to specific situations.

 Ability to read and interpret toxicological data.

 Ability to identify potential health hazards resulting from
 environmental pollutants.

 Ability to work cooperatively as part of a group.

 Ability to compile and analyze data.

 Ability to prepare correspondence and reports.

 Ability to maintain records and files.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
 manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
 office or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
 acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  If
 the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
 employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
15871
S
C
NL
22
N/A
P22
-

This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 3/2/2019