Environmental Scientist Watershed Management

As an Environmental Scientist for the Watershed Management Program in the Water Quality Division, you will be part of a team of scientists dedicated to the monitoring, protection and restoration of surface waters in North Dakota. This is accomplished through sampling and assessment, plan and resource development, education, and coordination with local, state, tribal, and federal partners.

As an Environmental Scientist for the Watershed Management Program in the Water Quality Division, you will be part of a team of scientists dedicated to the monitoring, protection and restoration of surface waters in North Dakota. This is accomplished through sampling and assessment, plan and resource development, education, and coordination with local, state, tribal, and federal partners. Respond to pollution incidents (e.g., spills, fish kills, harmful algal blooms) and related complaints, as needed.

• Coordinate the Impaired Water Section of the Watershed Management Program (WMP).
• Establish Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), Advance Restoration Plan, and Protection Plan priorities for sampling and report development.
• Develop and submit commitments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).
• Present updates at State and EPA meetings.
• Compile resources and training tools for the Impaired Waters Section staff.
• Review and provide feedback on WMP staff project work.
• Maintain Section 303(d) List of Impaired Waters.
• Ensure collaboration and communication across CWA programs.
• Implement and delegate Impaired Waters Section milestones.
• Provide support for the Nonpoint Source and Monitoring and Assessment sections of the WMP, as needed.
• Respond to pollution incidents (e.g., spills, fish kills, harmful algal blooms) and related complaints, as needed.

To succeed in this position, the applicant will be proficient at technical/scientific writing and reviewing, statistical analysis, and watershed/water quality modeling.

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 III level but reserves the right to fill the position as an Environmental Scientist II.

Environmental Scientist III requires a bachelor's degree in natural or physical science with emphasis in biology, chemistry, microbiology, environmental science, or closely related field, and five (5) years of related experience. A master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of work experience. Starting salary is $6042/month, depending on experience.

Environmental Scientist II requires 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 $5484/month, depending on experience.

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