Environmental Engineer
Summary of Work
As an Environmental Engineer for the Air Quality Division, you will be a part of a team that protects and improves the environment through reviewing and implementing air quality policies on a variety of air quality issues.In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Reviewing and implementing rules and regulations related to the air quality program.
- Drafting and processing air pollution control permits and assist with associated air dispersion modeling.
- Evaluating air pollution control reports from a variety of air pollution sources.
- Conducting inspections on a variety of air pollution sources.
- Assisting in state implementation planning and development.
- Providing training and guidance to air quality permit staff.
- Communicating with the public, regulated community, state and federal agencies, and others regarding air pollution issues.
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 fill the position as an Environmental Engineer I.
Environmental Engineer II requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering field and one year of related experience. A master's degree may substitute for one year of work experience. (Hiring Salary: $6,275/month depending on experience).
Environmental Engineer I requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering field. (Hiring Salary: $5,976/month depending on experience).
Experience in air quality, environmental systems or controls, or air quality regulatory experience is helpful but not required.
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Application Procedures
Applications will only be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. In addition to completing the online application, applicants should upload the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Three professional references
Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given.
The Department of Environmental Quality does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact [click to reveal email address] or (701) 328-3290. For more information or if you need an accommodation, please contact Casey Goodhouse, Human Resource Director at [click to reveal phone number] or [click to reveal email address] or [click to reveal phone number] (TTY Relay North Dakota).
Equal Employment Opportunity
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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