Position: Environmental Scientist

Position #: 303-1948

Job ID #: 3027896

Division: Waste Management -

Location: Bismarck, ND

DEQ Starting Salary: Environmental Scientist I - $4,163 / month (DOE)

Environmental Scientist II - $4,971 / month (DOE)

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Closes: 11:59 p.m. on the closing date

At the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), we stand by our mission to conserve and protect the quality of North Dakota's air, land, and water resources following science and the law. We are looking for a candidate who identifies with this mission and has a passion for serving the citizens in our great state as an Environmental Scientist.

As a North Dakota State Agency, DEQ is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive total rewards package to support you, your health and your family. DEQ offers rewarding and impactful work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a fully paid family health insurance plan, generous retirement plan, paid time-off, career growth, flexible work schedules, infant-friendly policies, and much more! Please use our Calculator to see the value of our total rewards package.

SUMMARY OF WORK:

The Radiation Unit oversees theX-Ray Programunder the North Dakota Radiation Control Program within the Division of Waste Management. The X-Ray Program conducts activities associated with machine produced ionizing radiation. A major responsibility of this position is the registration and inspection of X-ray machine facilities, equipment, operators and radiation service providers.

As an Environmental Scientist in the X-Ray Program you will be responsible for registering X-ray machines facilities, machines, and service providers through North Dakota; conduct inspections of X-ray machines and facilities to assure patient and public safety; conduct medical physics audits and review shielding requirements; respond to complaints and allegations; assist with emergency response; and complete reports and conduct follow-up with facilities.

Travel within North Dakota including overnight stays is required with this position. Out-of-state training and meetings may occur occasionally.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DEQ will not provide sponsorships.

Applicants must have a valid North Dakota driver's license.

DEQ is attempting to fill this position at the Environmental Scientist II level but reserves the right to underfill the position as an Environmental Scientist I.

To be considered for an Environmental Scientist II, you must have a bachelor's degree in natural or physical science with emphasis in biology, chemistry, microbiology, environmental science, or radiologic science and one year of ionizing radiation experience or an associate degree in radiologic science and two years of ionizing radiation experience.

To be considered for an Environmental Scientist I, you must have a bachelor's degree in natural or physical science with emphasis in biology, chemistry, microbiology, environmental science, or radiologic science or an associate degree in radiologic science and one year of ionizing radiation experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Work experience with X-ray machine regulations, requirements, and procedures, interpreting rules and regulations and providing guidance on policies and procedures for achieving and maintaining compliance, experience applying health physics principals, serving in a leadership or regulatory roles, and/or computer skills using databases and spreadsheets is helpful but not required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

All application material must be received on or before 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

Applicants must complete the online application for employment and upload a resume, cover letter, and college transcripts (official or unofficial).

Applicants claiming ND veteran's preference must submit documentation proving their eligibility under North Dakota Century Code 37-19.1.

For more information about the position, contact David Stradinger, Radiation and Indoor Air Quality Program Manager, at (701) 328-6410. For assistance in the application or interview process or to request a full job description, contact Jason Sutheimer, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CWP, Human Resource Director, at (701) 328-9028.

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