Solid Waste Environmental Science Intern

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 Environmental Science Intern.

SUMMARY OF WORK

As an Environmental Science Intern in the Solid Waste Program of the Waste Management Division, you will support North Dakota’s waste management efforts through administrative, outreach, and inspection activities.

In this role, you will:

• Develop new publications and/or update brochures, handouts, and other informational materials for the public and industry members.
• Support onsite inspections of solid waste facilities under the guidance of experienced scientists, including preparing, completing, and filing inspection reports.
• Help evaluate compliance with solid waste rules and regulations.
• Learn to use databases and spreadsheets for data management and analysis.
• Assist in responding to inquiries from the public and stakeholders about waste management.
• Assist with the abandoned auto program and related follow-up activities.

To succeed in this position, you should be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks. Strong communication and teamwork skills are important, as this role involves collaboration with internal staff, the public, and industry partners. Interest or coursework in environmental science, natural resources, or a related field is preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

To be considered for this role, you must be enrolled in a college or university or be a recent graduate with coursework in chemistry, biology, geology, ecology, or other related physical or natural science. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

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

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 dtrussell@nd.gov or (701) 328-5164. For assistance or questions regarding the application or interview process, please contact Sara Leno, Human Resource Director, at sajleno@nd.govor 701-328-5161. 

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, 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.