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The North Dakota Public Service Commission seeks to hire a highly skilled individual to perform constructed-related work inspecting, documenting, and overseeing onsite construction operations at AML project sites as a field project manager. This position will also assist in planning, surveying, and designing projects for the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Division. The AML Division enhances the public's safety by prioritizing and reclaiming abandoned coal mine sites that pose health, safety, and general welfare hazards. A team of scientists and engineers on staff collectively plan, design, develop, and execute AML projects. We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented person with a background in construction, engineering, environmental science or land reclamation experience to join the team.The successful candidate will work in an office and at abandoned mine project sites. Travel with overnight stays during the construction season is expected. Work weeks will vary but are expected to be approximately 50 hours per week during the construction season and approximately 30 hours per week during the off-season. Project work may be conducted in all types of weather and requires walking and driving on rough, uneven, and slippery ground and around heavy equipment. Some manual labor is required such as digging with a shovel, pounding in stakes and fence posts and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires an associate degree in environmental, agricultural, natural, or physical science; construction management; engineering; or a related field and three years of professional-level work experience.A bachelor's degree in the above fields may substitute for two years of professional-level work experience. OR Five years of professional-level work experience in a closely related field and an associate degree in another field.Must have, or obtain within 30 days of employment, a valid North Dakota driver's license. If unable to find applicants with satisfactory experience listed above, we will consider filling this position at a lower experience level which requires an associate's degree in the fields indicated above and at least one year of work-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Project management experience that includes heavy construction and drilling equipment. Experience managing contracts and contractors. Experience with a variety of technology including ArcGIS, AutoCAD, databases, and computer-based data analyses. Experience applying environmental laws, rules, and policies. Experience preparing environmental assessments, reports, and related documents. Experience working with federal or state oversight agencies. Management of environmental projects.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

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.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

313 Application Procedures

Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials. The position may be filled prior to the listed closing date after successful completion of the application and interview process. AApplicants must complete online application, along with uploading a cover letter, resume and an unofficial college transcript. Applications must be completed by 11:59 pm on the posted closing date.For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process contact:Sarah HegsethNorth Dakota Veterans Home1600 Veterans DriveLisbon, ND 58054Telephone Number: 701-683-6506TYY Number: 800-366-6888E-mail: shegseth@nd.govWebsite: http://www.nd.gov/ndvh/State Website: http://www.nd.gov

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.