Environmental Scientist II

Summary of Work

As an Environmental Scientist in the Drinking Water Program within the Division of Municipal Facilities at the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, you will be responsible for working with public water systems and laboratories to ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. This work includes monitoring for contaminants, collecting and managing technical data, coordinating program requirements, and providing compliance and technical assistance to public and private water systems across the state.

In this role, you will:

• Work with public water systems and laboratories to collect, review, and enter drinking water monitoring data, both biological and chemical.
• Monitor compliance with state and federal drinking water regulations and support EPA SDWA primacy requirements.
• Support implementation of key drinking water programs and rules
• Maintain monitoring and sampling results in the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
• Provide and deliver technical training /presentations and materials to public and private water systems
• Assist with emergency responses needed.
• Prepare and deliver training or presentation materials and contribute educational content.
• Edit department digital and written documents as needed.

To succeed in this position, you must be able to interpret and apply environmental regulations; analyze and manage technical data with accuracy and attention to detail; communicate clearly and professionally with operators, consultants, laboratories, and the public; work collaboratively with internal and external partners; and maintain accurate records in state and federal data systems.

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 one (1) year of related experience. A master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of work experience. Starting salary is $5,300/month, depending on 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. Starting salary is $5,047/month, depending on experience.

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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). Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://deq.nd.gov/jobs/

For more information about the position, please contact Greg Wavra, Drinking Water Program Manager at gwavra@nd.gov or (701) 328-5224. For assistance or questions regarding the application or interview process or to request a full job description, please contact Sara Leno, Human Resource Director, at sajleno@nd.gov or (701) 328-5161.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290.

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.

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