Scientific work at a journey professional level for the Department of Environmental Conservation. Duties involve the scientific review and analysis of environmental policies, programs, activities, and data in a variety of department regulatory, non-regulatory, and scientific programs. Duties entail the collection and analysis of scientific data, evaluation of conceptual plans for scientific investigation and the preparation, execution and evaluation of scientific studies. May act as a lead worker, overseeing the work of temporary, contractual, or classified employees at a lower level.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level technical or administrative superior.
Researches scientific and administrative issues. Conducts field work, including project reviews, site inspections, investigations and makes regulatory compliance recommendations, including enforcement in regulatory programs. Participates in the training of staff, and represents the state in public meetings and in legal proceedings. Recommends technical and administrative program changes. Performs related duties as related.