Environmental Engineer III

About the role

The North Dakota Public Service Commission seeks to hire a highly skilled Engineer for its Reclamation Division. The Reclamation Division is responsible for regulating surface coal mining in the state.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely reviews of applications for mining permits, permit revisions, permit renewals, bond releases, monitoring data, and other data to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Review reclamation cost calculations in applications to ensure they are calculated according to established guidelines and that bond amounts are sufficient to carry out reclamation in event of bond forfeiture.
• Review applications for the certification of mine blasters, maintain a database for certified blasters, and remain familiar with matters associated with the use of explosives at the mines.
• Conduct field inspections of surface coal mines to determine if mining and reclamation operations comply with current laws, rules, and policies.
• Prepare clearly written inspection reports, deficiencies, and technical issues noted in applications.
• Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of software applications used during mine inspections and in the technical review of mining permit and revision applications.
• Use and add data to the Reclamation Division’s Geographic Information System (GIS) for storing and managing mining and reclamation information on file within the division.
• Suggest and comment on proposed rules and policies related to the engineering aspects of the mining and reclamation regulatory program.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in civil, mining, environmental or geological engineering or closely related engineering degree.
• Three years of engineering work experience.
• Must have, or obtain within 30 days of employment, a valid North Dakota driver’s license.
• A Master’s Degree in a related field may substitute for one year of professional-level work experience.
• If unable to find qualified applicants, will consider filling at a lower level which requires a bachelor's degree in civil, mining, environmental or geological engineering, or closely related engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) status, EIT/FE certification, or ability to obtain.
• Working knowledge of surface water hydrology software, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other engineering related software.
• Knowledge of surface coal mine operations and reclamation procedures.
• Work experience or applicable course work in the design of water impoundments and roads.
• Work experience or applicable course work in calculating earthwork construction cost estimates and/or bond amounts.
• Work experience or applicable course work with mass balance calculations.
• Experience working in a regulatory role.

Skills

• Software proficiency in surface water hydrology, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other engineering related software.
• Knowledge of surface coal mine operations and reclamation procedures.
• Ability to conduct field inspections and prepare inspection reports.
• Experience suggesting and commenting on proposed rules and policies.

Benefits

The North Dakota Public Service Commission offers a comprehensive employer-paid health plan, paid leave, a retirement plan, flexible work hours, a stable work-life environment, and more.

Pay

$7,500 - $8,100 per month depending on experience.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Application Procedures

Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System. In addition to the online application, applicants MUST upload the following documents:

• Resume;
• Cover letter which includes a summary of how the applicant’s education and work experience are related to the minimum and preferred qualifications;
• College transcripts (if applicable) or Documentation of Certification; and,
• The name, address, and phone number of three (3) professional references (no letters of reference please).

Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

Application materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorships will not be considered.

For more information about the position or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact Sheila Zacher at (701) 328-4083, TTY 1-800-366-6888, or 711.

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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.