Natural Resources Scientist I

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Job ID: 30237
Agency: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $27.43 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: S1
Closing Date: 01/30/2025

This is a Full-Time position with the Agriculture & Natural Resources. For more information on the Agriculture & Natural Resources, please visit https://danr.sd.gov/.

This position ensures the protection of South Dakota's drinking water quality by conducting on-site 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 state fluoride law, unregulated contaminant monitoring rule, monitoring waivers, bottled water regulations, 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.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Applicants with a Bachelor of Science degree in geology, hydrology, environmental sciences, natural resources management and/or computers with database and programming experience 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;
• 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:

• using scientific rules and methods to solve problems;
• effective listening and reading comprehension;
• working with others to reconcile differences;
• effective use of 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 I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify 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 https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=10B
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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