Environmental Scientist Groundwater Protection

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.

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

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.

• 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, Word Perfect, Excel and Access.

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The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) does not offer or provide sponsor ships. DEQ is an E-Verify employer and applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

For more information about the position, contact Carl Anderson, Groundwater Protection Program Manager at .

For assistance or questions regarding the application or interview process, please contact Casey Goodhouse, Human Resource Director at cjgoodhouse or  (TTY Relay North Dakota).

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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