Environmental Scientist Intern

The State of North Dakota is hiring an Environmental Scientist Intern in Bismarck, ND. This part-time, temporary internship involves assisting the Solid Waste program with tasks such as updating brochures, managing inspection reports, and supporting the abandoned auto program. Candidates must be enrolled in or recent graduates from an environmental sciences-related program. The position offers a pay range of $18.00 - $22.00 per hour.
Position: Environmental Scientist Intern

Position #: 303-30181

Division: Waste Management - Solid Waste

Location: Bismarck, ND

DEQ Hiring Range: $18.00 - $22.00 / hour

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

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.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

Application Procedures

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

This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://deq.nd.gov/jobs/

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 Sara Leno, Human Resource Director, at sajleno@nd.gov .

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

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.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.