Environmental Scientist — Watershed Health & Restoration

North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality seeks an Environmental Scientist to join the Watershed Management Program within the Water Quality Division. You will work with local, state, tribal, and federal partners to monitor, protect and restore surface waters through sampling, assessment, plan development, and education, including responding to pollution incidents.

The role requires proficiency in technical writing, statistical analysis, and watershed/water quality modeling,

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship not provided.
• Environmental Scientist III requires a bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience; Master’s may substitute for one year.
• Environmental Scientist II requires a bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience; Master’s may substitute for one year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Impaired Water Section of the Watershed Management Program (WMP).
• Establish TMDL, Advance Restoration Plan, and Protection Plan priorities for sampling and report development.
• Develop and submit commitments to the USEPA.
• Present updates at State and EPA meetings.
• Compile resources and training tools for staff.
• Review and provide feedback on WMP staff project work.
• Maintain Section 303(d) List of Impaired Waters.
• Ensure collaboration across CWA programs.
• Implement Section milestones.
• Provide support for Nonpoint Source and Monitoring sections as needed.
• Respond to pollution incidents and related complaints as needed.

Skills

Technical writing

Statistical analysis

Watershed/water quality modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural or physical science (biology, chemistry, microbiology, environmental science)

Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience

One year of related experience for Environmental Scientist II

Job description

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality seeks an Environmental Scientist to join the Watershed Management Program within the Water Quality Division. You will work with local, state, tribal, and federal partners to monitor, protect and restore surface waters through sampling, assessment, plan development, and education, including responding to pollution incidents.

The role requires proficiency in technical writing, statistical analysis, and watershed/water quality modeling,