Environmental Scientist I(Job Id 15466)
Job ID: 15466
Agency: Department of Environment and Natural Resources / Division of Environmental Services
Salary: $23.03 per hour
Pay Grade: ES1
Closing Date: 02/04/2021
This is a full-time position with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. For more information on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, please visit http://denr.sd.gov/.
For over 30 years, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has strived to treat everyone as a customer while the department balances promoting economic growth in South Dakota and protecting South Dakota’s environment. The department has assembled a strong, dedicated, bright team of engineers, scientists, administrative assistants, and more. The people and the assignments make the department a challenging, stimulating, exciting place to begin and advance a career. The department invests in each employee with our onboarding program, mentoring, and variety of work experiences that will provide you with new challenges. This Environmental Scientist I position will support the Air Quality Program within the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
This position ensures the protection of South Dakota's air quality by implementing the state's air quality program as follows:
- collect air quality monitoring data, reviews, validates and provides basic interpretation of air monitoring data, prepare site data files, and provide precision check reports;
- complete precision, audits and operational checks to verify analyzer and monitor performance following the required schedule;
- assist with the Quality Assurance data collection from air monitoring sites throughout South Dakota.
- maintain an inventory of replacement parts and consumables and supplies for all equipment at sites throughout South Dakota;
- prepare sections of technical reports as required;
- recommend changes to procedures and test new procedures for the Air Quality Program’s Quality Assurance Project Plan;
- evaluate and re-train site operators and other staff as required;
- operate air monitoring equipment and collect samples;
- conduct required maintenance and repairs on program equipment;
- conduct air quality inspections of permitted facilities and non-permitted facilities to investigate complaints and/or determine compliance with state and federal regulations and permit requirements;
- travel to air monitoring and inspection sites which may include overnight stays doing air monitoring site setup, maintenance, equipment calibrations, equipment audits and inspections;
- recommend corrective action where necessary to protect the state’s natural resources;
- coordinate South Dakota’s Radon Program;
- assist with the implementation of South Dakota’s Smoke School Training;
- work within South Dakota’s Emergency Operations Center during times when Governor declares an emergency.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Only applicants that possess a bachelor's/master's degree in environmental or physical sciences will be considered.
The preferred candidate should have the following knowledge:
- knowledge of the principles of environmental sampling;
- investigative procedures;
- technical report writing.
The preferred candidate should have the following skills:
- use of computers and Microsoft Office products;
- communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
The preferred candidate should have the ability to do the following:
- plan, organize, and prioritize work activities effectively to meet schedules and deadlines;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers;
- make appropriate decisions by applying standards and available information to specific situations;
- communicate information clearly and concisely and develop ideas in a logical sequence;
- analyze problems and recommend solutions;
- understand and achieve department objectives.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
The State of South Dakota offers paid employee health insurance plus ten paid holidays, generous vacation leave accrual, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information please visit https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
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South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Fax: 605.773.4344
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"