Position: Environmental Scientist
Position #: 303-1859
Job ID #: 3027751
Division: Municipal Facilities / Operator Certification/Inspection
Location: Bismarck, ND
DEQ Starting Range: 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.
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SUMMARY OF WORK:
As our Environmental Scientist, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining North Dakota’s water/waste water operator certification program which includes training water/waste water system operators, planning the annual North Dakota Water and Pollution Control Conference; and assisting NDDEQ with water and waste water inspections as needed.
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.
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 Shawn Heinle, Operator Certification Program Manager, at (701) 328-6627. 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.