Environmental Scientist for Groundwater Protection

The State of North Dakota is hiring an Environmental Scientist for Groundwater Protection in Bismarck, ND. The role involves overseeing site characterization, conducting inspections, coordinating groundwater sampling, and developing quality assurance plans. Candidates need a relevant bachelor's degree and experience in environmental science. The position offers a salary range of $5223 to $5484 per month, depending on qualifications. This job is not remote and requires in-person work.
Summary of Work
This position works with the Ground Water Protection Program in the Division of Water Quality. The Groundwater Protection Program focuses its efforts on preventing contamination of groundwater through programs designed to control potential sources of contamination. We also work to restore groundwater that has been polluted. Responsibilities of the position include:

Providing technical oversight for site characterization and remedial action activities at contaminant release/spill sites, including data interpretation and evaluations of geologic and hydrogeologic conditions, contaminant levels and associated potential health risks, and appropriate remedial alternatives
Conducting inspections of underground injection wells regulated by the Underground Injection Control Program
Coordinating and assisting in groundwater sampling activities completed in conjunction with the Ambient Groundwater Monitoring Programs, including well sampling, equipment calibration and maintenance, and data entry and reporting
Completing source water protection area delineations and contaminant source inventories as part of the Source Water Protection Program
Developing Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP), Field Sampling Plans (FSP), and Standard Operating Procedures for water quality sampling projects in North Dakota
Maintaining clear and open communication with local, state, and federal agencies (e.g., US EPA, NRCS, DWR, NDGF)
Responding to pollution incidents (e.g., contaminant spills or releases) and complaints, 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 fill the position as an Environmental Scientist I.


Environmental Scientist II requires a bachelor's degree in natural or physical science with emphasis in geology, hydrology, or environmental science and one (1) year of related experience. A master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of work experience. Starting salary is $5484/month.


Environmental Scientist I requires a bachelor's degree in natural or physical science with emphasis in geology, hydrology, or environmental science. Starting salary is $5223/month.


Preferences

Groundwater monitoring well sampling experience
Environmental site assessment, remediation, and risk assessment experience
Demonstrated technical/scientific report writing ability
Presenting technical information to stakeholders
Facility inspection experience
Knowledge of the use of computers, with emphasis on Word, WordPerfect, Excel and Access.

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Application Procedures
Applications will only be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. In addition to completing the online application, applicants should upload the following:

Resume
Cover letter
Three professional references

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.
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) does not offer or provide sponsorships. DEQ is an E-Verify employer and applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290.


For more information about the position, contact Carl Anderson, Groundwater Protection Program Manager at (701) 328-5213.


For assistance or questions regarding the application or interview process, please contact Casey Goodhouse, Human Resource Director at