Environmental Engineer

Position: Environmental Engineer

Position #: 303-26235

Job ID #: 3027724

Division: Waste Management - Solid Waste

Location: Bismarck, ND

DEQ Starting Salary: Environmental Engineer I - $4,579 / month (DOE)

Environmental Engineer II - $5,468 / month (DOE)

Status: Regular Full Time

Application Accepted Through: 11:59 p.m.on June 30, 2024. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submiting application materials.

This position may be filled immediately upon an applicant successfully completing the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this position may be filled prior to the listed 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 Engineer.

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.

SUMMARY OF WORK:

While the position is based on site in Bismarck, travel within the state including some overnight stays is part of the job. On average there will be 3 - 4 daylong trips per month and approximately 1 - 2 overnight trips per month.

As an Environmental Engineer for the Solid Waste Program, you will be part of a team that protects and improves the environment by ensuring solid waste is stored and disposed of properly for the health and safety of our citizens. You will be responsible for enforcing rules and regulations related to the solid waste program by reviewing construction plans, specifications, and documentation reports; providing technical oversight and training to stakeholders; conducting onsite inspections; and responding to inquiries from the public, community leaders, regulatory agencies, and business leaders about waste management.

To succeed in this position, you must be able to interpret and explain engineering and scientific concepts, documents, policies, and regulations to stakeholders in a way that leads to compliance; enforce rules objectively, consistently, and fairly; and have work experience with databases and spreadsheets.

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 Engineer II level but reserves the right to underfill the position as an Environmental Scientist I.

To be considered for an Environmental Engineer II, you must have a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program in an engineering field and one year of related experience. A master's degree may substitute for 1 year of work experience.

To be considered for an Environmental Engineer I, you must have a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program in an engineering field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in solid waste management, landfill design, soil science, geology, or hydrology.

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 Diana Trussell, Solid Waste Program Manager at (701) 328-5164. 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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