The mission of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services is to help sustain a high quality of life for all citizens by protecting and restoring the environment and public health in New Hampshire. The department’s responsibilities range from ensuring high levels of water quality for water supplies, ecological balance, and recreational benefits, to regulating the emissions of air pollutants, to fostering the proper management of municipal and industrial waste, to managing water resources for future generations. NHDES promises opportunities for meaningful work that benefits your community and the region. Through your work at NHDES, you will help us achieve our mission of helping to “sustain a high quality of life for all citizens by protecting and restoring the environment and public health in New Hampshire.” The work we do is rewarding and a critical public service. NHDES has employment opportunities within its three primary divisions – Water, Waste Management and Air Resources – as well as its Commissioner’s Office and Administrative Services and Human Resources units. Some examples of typical positions at NHDES: hydrogeologist, biologist, water resource specialist, soil and water conservationist, environmental engineer, civil engineer, geologist, administrative assistant, accountant, business analyst, public information, GIS specialist, lawyer, and computer and information system engineer and technician. Learn more about NHDES.