Environmental Scientist

Position: Environmental Scientist

Position #: 540-6230

Job  #: 3032560

Division: Office of the Adjutant General - National Guard

Location: Bismarck, ND

OTAG Starting Salary: $5,299 - $6,000 / month (DOE)

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Application Accepted Through: 11:59 p.m. on March 20, 2026

At the North Dakota National Guard, we stand by our mission to provide ready units, individuals and equipment to support our communities, state, and nation. 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, the Office of the Adjutant General (OTAG) is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive total rewards package to support you, your health and your family. OTAG 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 total rewards calculator to see the value of our total rewards package.

As our Environmental Scientist, you will be responsible for managing environmental compliance for the Environmental Program Assessment System, Air Resources Program, and Water Resources Program for the North Dakota Army National Guard (NDARNG). Responsibilities include reviewing all Federal, State, Local, and Army regulations related to compliance and required permitting action; coordinating and conducting site assessments; preparing applications and permits; and serving as the point of contact for Federal and State regulators on the Air and Clean Water Programs.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. OTAG will not provide sponsor ships.

Requires 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. Experience may substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Experience in a governmental environmental regulatory agency is helpful but not required.

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 1LT McKenzie Richard, Environmental Protection Specialist at (701) 333‑2010. 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) 328‑6020.

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