Are you passionate about the management and development of natural resources? Do you understand that water is one of our most valuable and important resources? If you want to be part of a dedicated and talented team that works to responsibly manage North Dakota's water needs and risks for the people's benefit - then this employment opportunity might be for you. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is looking for a Regulatory Water Resource Engineer to serve the citizens of our state as a part of Team ND.

DWR offers rewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including fully paid family health insurance plan, paid annual and sick leave, excellent retirement plan options, volunteer insurance options, a flexible work schedule, and more!

The salary ranges for this position are:

Water Resource Engineer I - $5,000 to $6,289 per month (dependent upon experience)

Water Resource Engineer II- $5,468 to $6,634 per month (dependent upon experience)

Location: Bismarck, ND

Summary of Work

The individual in this position will act as an entry or mid-level engineer and will provide assistance to administration of the programs of the Department of Water Resource's Regulatory Division. The Engineer performs a wide variety of duties associated with water resource management and regulation.

Duties and Tasks

Review submittals and prepare written recommendations for complex civil and water resources related projects.
Complete engineering analyses, calculations, and site investigations to support recommendations.
Assume project management duties of permit application reviews for levees, dikes, flood control projects, drainage projects, water-related complaints and appeals, and other water resource determinations.
Provide assistance, education, and outreach to the general public, political subdivisions, and other agencies, as well as engineering and legal professionals regarding North Dakota's water resource regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Water Resource Engineer I

Requires a bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or disciplines: water resources, civil, agricultural, environmental, or geotechnical engineering, or other closely associated field as determined by the department.
*"A bachelor's degree in a closely associated field" qualification is subject to Department discretion and engineering licensure requirements.
See: https://ndpelsboard.org/professionals/license-requirements/
Coursework or experience in water resources, such as hydrology and hydraulics.
Strongoral and written communication skills.
Must be able and willing to travel as necessary.

Water Resource Engineer II

Must meet minimum qualifications for Engineer I and;
2 years or more of relevant experience by the end of an up to one year probationary period.
An advanced degree in a closely associated field (masters or doctorate) may be counted as one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Surface water hydrology and hydraulics experience.
GIS experience including ArcGIS or other platforms.
Water resource modeling skills.
Engineer Intern (EI) certification.
Experience working in a regulatory capacity.
Public speaking experience.

About Team ND

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Application Procedures

Please note that the Department of Water Resources is not enrolled in E-Verify and does not provide sponsorships for employment.

Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System.

State of ND employees should access the announcement and application by signing into their ND PeopleSoft account at: https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psp/strp/?cmd=login , clicking on "my Career," and selecting "Careers" in the drop-down menu.

Applicants who are not employees of the State of North Dakota can access the announcement and application by visiting: www.nd.gov/careers .

Application materials must reach this office by 11:59 pm on the closing date.

In addition to the online application, the following is also required:

Cover letter(addressed to Human Resources)
Resume
Copy of all college transcripts, and;
Thename,address, andphone numberofthree (3)professional references (no letters of reference please).

Application materials will be scored based on a 100-point job-related personnel system.

Applications should include information that directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and a summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed in all application materials.

Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.

For questions regarding this position's duties or requirements, please contact Missy Schmidt at 701.328.2751 or mkschmidt@nd.gov

For more Team NDbenefit information, please see https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits .

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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.

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Regulatory Water Resource Engineer I or II