Environmental Scientist Intern

The State of North Dakota is seeking an Environmental Scientist Intern for the Waste Management division in Bismarck, ND. This part-time, temporary position offers $17.00 - $22.00 per hour and involves assisting with administrative tasks, inspections, and updating Solid Waste Management materials. Applicants must be enrolled in or recent graduates from relevant environmental programs. The application deadline is February 28, 2025. For more details, contact the Solid Waste Program Manager.
Position: Environmental Scientist Intern

Position #: 303-30181, 303-30768, & 303-30847

Job ID #: 3029402

Division: Waste Management - Solid Waste

Location: Bismarck, ND

DEQ Hiring Range: $17.00 - $22.00 / hour

Status: Internship; Part-Time, temporary, up to 40 hours / week

Closes: 11:59 p.m. on the February 28, 2025

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 Environmental Scientist Intern.

SUMMARY OF WORK:

As our Environmental Scientist Intern, you will assist the Solid Waste program with administrative and inspection tasks that include updating brochures and other information handouts; updating the Solid Waste Management plan; creating and developing publications for industry members and the general public; assisting with Solid Waste inspections; preparing, completing, and filing inspection reports; entering, issuing, and mailing waste hauler permits; and assisting with the abandoned auto program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

To be considered for this position an individual must be enrolled in a college or university or be a recent graduate with coursework in environmental sciences, geology, chemistry, or in natural resource management.?

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

All application material must be received on or before 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

Applicants must complete the online application for employment and upload a resume, cover letter, and college transcripts (official or unofficial).

Applicants claiming ND veteran's preference must submit documentation proving their eligibility under North Dakota Century Code 37-19.1.

For more information about the position, contact Diana Trussell, Solid Waste Program Manager, at (701) 328-5164. For assistance in the application or interview process or to request a full job description, contact Jason Sutheimer, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CWP, Human Resource Director, at (701) 328-9028.

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