Position: Environmental Scientist

Position #: 303-1740, 303-1831, Pos#303-1944, & Pos#303-30647

Job ID #: 3027723

Division: Air Quality

Location: Bismarck, ND

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

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

Status: Regular, Full-time

Applications accepted through: 11:59 p.m. on the May 6, 2024

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:

As an Environmental Scientist for the Air Quality Division, you will be part of a team that protects and improves the environment by analyzing industrial facilities and other air pollution sources to determine compliance with state and federal environmental rules, regulations, and policies. You will be responsible for reviewing and implementing air quality regulations; conducting inspections of a variety of air pollution sources; drafting and processing oil and gas registrations and air pollution control permits; evaluating air pollution control reports from permitted facilities; monitoring stack emission tests and reviewing test reports; and communicating with the public, regulated community, state and federal agencies, and others regarding air pollution issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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 closely related field and two years of related 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 closely related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience interpreting regulations and providing guidance on policies and procedures to achieve and maintain compliance; gathering, analyzing, and interpreting scientific or technical information and data; understanding principles and concepts associated with environmental systems; technical writing; and/or working in a team-oriented atmosphere 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 Matt Bingert, Oil & Gas Program Manager at (701) 328-5192. 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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