Environmental Scientist Jobs

The Division of Waste Management, a division of the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our team. At the NDDEQ, our mission is to conserve and protect the quality of North Dakota's air, land and water resources following science and the law. We offer rewarding and impactful work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a fully paid family health insurance plan, generous time-off, a retirement plan, career growth, flexible work schedules, and infant-friendly policies.

Summary of Work

This position works with the Solid Waste Program in the Division of Waste Management. The Solid Waste Program (SWP) works with owners and operators of land disposal facilities to ensure that all regulated solid waste activities in North Dakota are conducted in compliance with North Dakota's Solid Waste Management Rules. The SWP requires that all land disposal activities are protective of public health and preserve water resources while promoting resource recovery.

The program also conducts operator training and certification for landfill staff for day-to-day operations of land disposal facilities.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Conducting facility inspections.
• Assist in review of plans, specifications and reports.
• Input and analysis of data collected and received for the program database.
• Compliance assessment and tracking.
• Provide technical assistance to facility owners and operators regarding the state rules and regulations.
• Assist in collection of water and soil samples for field and laboratory testing.
• Responding to citizen complaints.
• Coordinating environmental assessments and cleanups.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor’s degree in either environmental, natural, or physical science, engineering, or a closely related field. Starting salary is $4,003+/month, depending on experience.

For well qualified applicants, the department will consider filling the position as an Environmental Scientist II which requires a bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences and one year of related professional level experience. A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of work experience. Starting salary for an Environmental Scientist II is $4,780+/month, depending on experience.

Application Procedures

Applicants must complete the online application for employment and upload a resume, cover letter, and college transcripts (official or unofficial). All application materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorships will not be considered.

For more information about the position, contact Diana Trussell, Division of Waste Management, at 701.328.5164. For assistance in the application or interview process, contact Sara Leno, Human Resource Manager, at 701.328.3374. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 1-800-366-6888.

Comments:

Field work and/or meeting attendance with overnight travel is a part of this position and can occur during any time of the year.

A valid driver’s license is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. § 23-12-10.