Environmental Scientist I
Environmental Scientist I
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Job ID: 31449
Agency: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Location:Pierre SDSalary: $27.43/hr
Pay Grade: S1
Closing Date: 05/27/2025
This position ensures the protection of South Dakotas drinking water quality by conducting onsite evaluations of public water systems to determine compliance with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and South Dakota laws rules and regulations. The position protects public health and assists drinking water systems in providing safe drinking water.
This position works with the lead and copper rule unregulated contaminant monitoring rule monitoring waivers inorganic chemicals rule and other duties as assigned. Also this position responds to complaints and provides information and technical assistance to the public in the areas of potable water. Everyone shall be treated as a customer and be provided exceptional customer service that exceeds their expectations.
This fulltime position will be located in DANRs Pierre SD office. The position requires an ability to conduct inspections at public water systems located at various locations around South Dakota.
For more information on the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources please visit .
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Applicants with a Bachelor of Science degree in geology hydrology environmental sciences and/or natural resources management will be given preference.
Knowledge of:
Skill to:
Ability to:
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume or curriculum vitae.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
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 I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
Job ID: 31449
Agency: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Location:Pierre SDSalary: $27.43/hr
Pay Grade: S1
Closing Date: 05/27/2025
This position ensures the protection of South Dakotas drinking water quality by conducting onsite evaluations of public water systems to determine compliance with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and South Dakota laws rules and regulations. The position protects public health and assists drinking water systems in providing safe drinking water.
This position works with the lead and copper rule unregulated contaminant monitoring rule monitoring waivers inorganic chemicals rule and other duties as assigned. Also this position responds to complaints and provides information and technical assistance to the public in the areas of potable water. Everyone shall be treated as a customer and be provided exceptional customer service that exceeds their expectations.
This fulltime position will be located in DANRs Pierre SD office. The position requires an ability to conduct inspections at public water systems located at various locations around South Dakota.
For more information on the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources please visit .
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Applicants with a Bachelor of Science degree in geology hydrology environmental sciences and/or natural resources management will be given preference.
Knowledge of:
- the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act EPA drinking water regulations South Dakota drinking water standards and rules;
- department policies and procedures;
- data management including review validation and coordinating the migration to a new database system;
- the principals of effective human relations and dealing with the public;
- the methods procedures and purpose of scientific and field investigations and analyses;
- technical report writing basic statistical processes and data processing.
Skill to:
- use scientific rules and methods to solve problems;
- effectively listen and read comprehensively;
- work with others to reconcile differences;
- effectively use computer and various software programs such as Microsoft Word Excel Access and Powerpoint and Visual FoxPro.
Ability to:
- comprehend interpret and implement environmental laws regulations and program requirements;
- communicate effectively both orally and in writing and defend a position or decision;
- effectively present departmental priorities services and requirements both internally and externally;
- compile and analyze information to identify substantiate and solve scientific and technical problems;
- develop creative ways to effectively solve a problem;
- organize and prioritize tasks;
- work on own and as part of a team.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume or curriculum vitae.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
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 I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
Employment Type
Hourly
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