Environmental Engineer for Air Quality

$5,976 /month, depending on experience

At the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), we stand by our mission to conserve and protect the quality of North Dakota's air, land, and water resources following science and the law. 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 entry level Environmental Engineer.

Summary of Work

As an entry level 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:

Processing air pollution control permit applications and issuing permits on a variety of industrial sources.

Understanding and implementing rules and regulations related to the air quality program.

Reviewing air quality regulatory reports and permit data line-by-line.

Communicating with the regulated community on air permitting and compliance topics.

Conducting inspections on industrial sources of air pollution.

Assisting in state implementation planning and development.

Other duties as assigned, dependent on the current needs of the division of air quality.

To succeed in this position, you must be able to learn quickly, manage your time effectively, be independent and work well in a team environment, and have strong verbal and written communications skills. Additionally, you will be required to interpret, explain, and implement rules objectively, consistently, and fairly.

Minimum Qualifications

DEQ is attempting to fill this entry level position at the Environmental Engineer I level, which requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university.

Engineering work experience is 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 (DEQ) participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: DEQ Job Openings

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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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