Environmental Scientist

About the role

As an Environmental Scientist, you will serve as a key member of the Pesticide and Fertilizer Division, administering environmental and regulatory programs that support the North Dakota Department of Agriculture's mission to serve, advocate, protect, and promote agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Managing pesticide and fertilizer regulatory programs
• Evaluating environmental impacts
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal laws
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures
• Providing technical expertise on environmental and agricultural issues
• Program administration
• Budget oversight
• Legislative and rule review
• Data analysis and reporting
• Supervision of assigned staff to ensure effective delivery of division programs and services

Work location

This position is based on-site at the North Dakota State Capitol in Bismarck and requires regular in-office presence to support the Agriculture Commissioner, collaborate with the Pesticide and Fertilizer Division, and carry out the responsibilities of the position.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, agronomy, natural resources, environmental science, biological science, or a closely related field; OR an associate degree in a related field and at least two years of professional experience in pesticide and/or fertilizer regulation, environmental programs, agriculture, or a closely related field
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to travel both in-state and out-of-state, including overnight and occasional weekend travel, for field inspections, conferences, meetings, and training
• Valid driver's license to perform the travel and inspection responsibilities of the position

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of and/or professional experience in North Dakota agriculture, including a working knowledge of the state's agricultural industry and major pesticide and fertilizer products and their uses
• Understanding of state and federal pesticide and fertilizer registration laws
• Knowledge of pesticide environmental fate and toxicity
• Familiarity with threatened and endangered species laws and regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Prior supervisory experience

Pay

$5,000–$5,500 per month

Benefits

• Fully paid family health insurance
• Paid holidays and leave
• Retirement plan
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities for professional growth and development