Hydrogeologist

IT Programmer Analyst

DEQ is recruiting for an IT Programmer Analyst to play a key role in advancing Idaho’s participation in the National Environmental Information Exchange Network, a partnership among states, tribes, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designed to share data efficiently and securely over the Internet.

Ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Good knowledge of systems design using multiple technologies, platforms, and interfaces.
• Familiarity with design patterns, object-oriented programming, Internet-related technologies such as Tomcat (5.5 preferred), XML, and Web Services.
• Familiarity with development tools such as Subversion and exposure to Spring, Hibernate, Quartz (opensymphony), Velocity, and .NET.
• Proficiency in JAVA (preferably 1.5+) and SQL (Oracle and/or SQL Server preferred).
• Good meeting, communication, planning, and project management skills.

Ideal opportunity for advanced college-level Computer Information Systems major or other IT professional looking for challenging part-time work in a technologically progressive atmosphere.

Submit resume by mail or email to:

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
State Office
Attn:  Will Wall
1410 N. Hilton
Boise, ID 83706

Email:   willard.wall@deq.idaho.gov

Water Quality Engineer

#2882: Water Quality

This position coordinates closely with other engineering staff to manage plan and specification reviews, facility plan reviews and NPDES inspections, and provide oversight of state revolving fund loans and grants to municipal systems in the region. More information about the area is available at: http://www.deq.idaho.gov/about/regions/pro.cfm

Air Quality Monitoring Coordinator

#3039: Air Quality Monitoring

This position will be tasked with implementation and oversight of ambient air monitoring quality assurance programs, network design, data acquisition, data verification and validation, establishment and implementation of performance goals and measures for air monitoring staff, equipment purchasing and maintenance of equipment inventory, budget, special studies and grant management.

Seasonal Burn Coordinator

DEQ is recruiting for seasonal burn coordinators to fill nine openings statewide to support the Crop Residue Burning and Smoke Management Program as follows: three (3) in Lewiston, two (2) each in Coeur d'Alene and Boise, one (1) each in Twin Falls and Pocatello. Duties include assisting the North Idaho Agricultural Smoke Analyst and the Program Agricultural Smoke Analyst in daily burn and no-burn decisions, investigations, database management, and producer education. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and ability to communicate effectively with growers, staff, the public, and other government agencies. The preferred candidate should have knowledge of agricultural crop management or biology/ecology, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Work will commence in June through October. An orientation and training will be provided.