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Job ID: 31365
Agency: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $27.43 to 32.88 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: S1 or S2
Closing Date: 05/26/2025

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/.

Make a difference.
The mission of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is to protect and preserve South Dakota's agriculture, environment, and natural resources. A successful applicant will be a member of the Waste Management Program in DANR. The dedicated staff of professionals in the Waste Management Program work hard to create and sustain a vision for South Dakota that is prosperous and diverse in clean air, clean water, and healthy families. We are seeking individuals with a strong desire to learn and an interest in building a career.

What you will do:
As part of the Waste Management Program, you will play an important role in implementing waste management regulatory policies to protect human health and the environment. Our team works with South Dakota businesses, industries, and communities to promote and sustain economic development in an environmentally responsible manner. This position has responsibilities in both the areas of hazardous waste and asbestos compliance. Specific job duties include inspections at hazardous waste generator facilities and asbestos abatement projects, field investigations at waste-related facilities, asbestos and building demolition compliance, asbestos worker certification compliance, technical report writing, communication with the regulated community, and data collection and management.

Duties may include the following:

  • conducting field inspections at hazardous waste facilities, asbestos abatement projects, and building demolitions;
  • preparing inspection reports, technical reports, and written correspondence;
  • identifying compliance issues and assisting in drafting and decision making for enforcement actions;
  • reviewing asbestos abatement and building demolition applications;
  • reviewing asbestos worker certification applications, issuing worker certificates, and auditing asbestos training courses;
  • organizing and maintaining environmental databases and analyzing environmental data;
  • collecting environmental samples, measurements, and information;
  • contributing to or recommending changes to procedures, policies, laws, or rules;
  • providing technical information and assistance to colleagues, other state and federal agencies, business and industry customers, and members of the public with customer service being a high priority.

Benefits of Working for DANR:
The state of South Dakota offers a generous health benefits package which includes options for health, vision, and dental insurance in addition to one of the strongest retirement systems in the nation.

South Dakota state government understands the importance of having a work/life balance and this position includes paid vacation leave, sick leave, and family leave. You will work a 40-hour week which leaves plenty of time to enjoy all that South Dakota has to offer.

Entry-level scientists are offered training and development opportunities to build skills and knowledge. Advancement opportunities are offered in both technical and managerial tracks. It is not just a job, it is an opportunity to build a career.

For more information about the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, visit: https://danr.sd/gov/.

This position requires a valid driver's license, frequent daily travel, and occasional overnight travel. Office work will be conducted in a routine office setting. Fieldwork occurs in both indoor and outdoor settings. Normal work hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, fieldwork may result in flexing the work schedule.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A 4-year degree in environmental or physical sciences, and a strong desire to learn, solve problems, and serve the citizens of South Dakota.

We are looking for candidates that have:

  • knowledge of environmental, physical, and chemical principals and processes;
  • ability to listen attentively and communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing;
  • ability to set goals and work independently or in a team setting to achieve them;
  • ability to conduct work in a responsible and ethical manner;
  • ability to secure and maintain asbestos worker certifications; 
  • basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office.

Based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, abilities, and work experience, this position may be hired as an Environmental Scientist I or Environmental Scientist II at the appropriate salary for the Environmental Scientist level hired. Information on the environmental scientist career family, accountabilities, competencies, job knowledge, and career development can be viewed at: https://bhr.sd.gov/files/classspec/803001.pdf.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume and writing sample.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

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=1LK
 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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