Career Description
Position: Environmental ScientistPosition #: 303-1908Job ID #: 3029204Division: Waste ManagementLocation: Bismarck, NDDEQ Starting Salary: Environmental Scientist I - $4,330 / month (DOE) Environmental Scientist II - $5,120 / month (DOE) Status: Regular, Full-TimeCloses: 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. : As our Environmental Scientist you will be responsible for conducting inspections of and monitoring underground storage tank facilities; overseeing excavation and cleanup leaking underground storage tanks; management of the certification of compliance in the undergrounds storage tank database; conducting fuel samples for analysis, contribute to the development of an online underground storage tank and owner/operator and other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DEQ will not provide sponsorships.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.Applicants must have a valid driver's license. Out-of-State training or meetings may occur occasionally." PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Individuals should have effective written and oral communication skills, computer skills (desirable) and good interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to individuals with knowledge of the management of underground storage tank systems, the remediation of hydrocarbon product or background in soil science. A master's degree in a related field may substitute for the work experience requirement. 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 Reuben Panchol, Underground Tank / Leaking Underground Storage Tank Program Manager at 328-5167. 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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The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.
