Position: Environmental Scientist

Position #: 303-1846

Position #: 3027605

Division: Water Quality

Location: Bismarck, ND

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

E nvironmental 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:

As our Environmental Scientist in Water Quality Division, Permits Program; you will conduct inspections and write permits consistent with the Clean Water Act. Duties will include setting up and conducting site inspections, preparing and finalizing inspection reports, compliance follow-up, processing applications, drafting permit and statement of basis, preparing and holding public notices and hearings, responding to comments from citizens and stakeholders, and finalizing permits and statements of basis when necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

To be considered for this position; the applicant must be a DEQ internal applicant which includes current DEQ employees; previous employees eligible for reinstatement; or an individual who has completed an internship with DEQ within the last 2 years.

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. DEQ Hiring Range - Environmental Scientist II is $4,971 / month.

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. DEQ Hiring Range - Environmental Scientist I is $4,163 / month.

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 Marty Haroldson, Permits Program Manager at (701) 328-5234. 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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