Water Resource Engineer
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https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=11000&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=3021901&PostingSeq=1
Career Description
The North Dakota Department of Water Resources is a state agency whose primary mission is managing the waters of North Dakota for the benefit of its people. The Department of Water Resources provides direct services to many of North Dakota's political subdivisions and citizens. The State of North Dakota offers a comprehensive employee benefits package including fully paid family health insurance, retirement pensions and deferred compensation plans, and paid leave.The individual in this position will act as an Engineer and will assist in administering 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.The typical duties and responsibilities of this position include the following: Review submittals and prepare written recommendations of civil and water resources projects. Complete engineering analyses, calculations, and site investigations to support recommendations. Assume project management duties over 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, other agencies, and other engineering and legal professionals regarding North Dakota's water resource regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
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*. *A bachelor's degree in another closely associated field requires successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineer exam to meet the education requirement. 2 years or more of relevant engineering experience. Coursework in water resources, such as hydrology and hydraulics. Strong oral and written communication skills.
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.
770 Application Procedures
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, applicants should upload the following documents: Resume; Cover letter (addressed to Human Resources Division); If called for an interview, please provide the information below. Copy of college transcripts; and The name, address, and phone number of three (3) professional references (no letters of reference please). For more Team ND benefit information, Please see. https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits Application materials will be scored based on a 100 point job related personnel system. Applications should include information which directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and . It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all application materials. Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290. North Dakota Department of Water Resources does not provide sponsorships. For questions regarding this position's duties or requirements, please contact John Brintnell 701.328.2751 or jbrintnell@nd.gov.TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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. Sect. 23-12-10.