State of Washington
Municipal Facility Management Engineer (Environmental Engineer 2)
State of Washington, Union Gap, Washington, United States,
Keeping Washington Clean and EvergreenThe
Water Quality Program
within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a
Municipal Facility Management Engineer (Environmental Engineer 2)
position. This position is located in our
Central Region Office (CRO)
in
Union Gap, WA . Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.In this position, you will support our mission and represent the Water Quality Program as an Environmental Engineer responsible for the engineering and regulatory oversight of Central Region municipal wastewater treatment plants in order to protect water quality. Duties include providing independent and/or review of engineering reports and design documents for municipal wastewater facilities and developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) or State Waste Discharge (SWD) permits for these facilities. You will also work with other internal staff when needed to provide technical assistance support to permitted facilities, to provide guidance on financial assistance, and to develop compliance or enforcement actions.Agency Mission:
Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.Program Mission:
The mission of the Water Quality Program is to protect and restore Washington’s waters to support healthy watersheds and communities. Our work ensures state waters can support beneficial uses including recreational and business activities, supplies for clean drinking water, and the protection of fish, wildlife, and public health.Tele-work options for this position:
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with up to 80% telework, roughly 10% fieldwork, and 10% in-office work. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.Application Timeline:
This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on September 11, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before
September 10, 2024 . If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.Please Note:
We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.Required Qualifications:A total of six (6) years of experience and/or education as described below:Experience
in environmental engineering.Education:
involving a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field.All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:Possible Combinations
College credits or degree – as listed above.
Years of required experience – as listed above.
Combination 1
No college credits or degree
6 years of experience
Combination 2
30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience
Combination 3
60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (AA degree).
4 years of experience
Combination 4
90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
3 years of experience
Combination 5
An Engineer-In-Training Certificate
2 years of experience
Combination 6
A Bachelor's Degree
2 years of experience
Combination 7
A Master's Degree
1 year of experience
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.What you will do:
Review general sewer plans, engineering reports, design plans and specifications, operations and maintenance manuals, and other associated engineering documents required by state or federal laws.Provide evaluations and recommendations for approval or denial of such documents to the regional approving authority.Apply accepted engineering standards, laws, regulations, and agency guidelines to reviews.Verify that the submitted engineering documents conform to requirements in relevant state and federal laws and regulations, specific requirements listed in discharge permits or compliance orders, accepted engineering practice, and applicable guidance documents.Research engineering technologies required to achieve effluent limits for municipal facilities.Collaborate with other Ecology engineers to interpret and, when necessary, revise internal and external engineering guidance materials.Provide practical guidance to municipalities on Ecology requirements and expectations for design, construction, operation and maintenance of wastewater infrastructure.Actively participate with city staff and elected officials and their consultants in wastewater planning and design work and establish trust and working relationships needed to advocate Ecology’s rules and policies.Ecology seeks diverse applicants:
We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Need an Accommodation:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email
Erik Van Doren
at
erik.vandoren@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact
Erik
to inquire about the status of your application.
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Water Quality Program
within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a
Municipal Facility Management Engineer (Environmental Engineer 2)
position. This position is located in our
Central Region Office (CRO)
in
Union Gap, WA . Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.In this position, you will support our mission and represent the Water Quality Program as an Environmental Engineer responsible for the engineering and regulatory oversight of Central Region municipal wastewater treatment plants in order to protect water quality. Duties include providing independent and/or review of engineering reports and design documents for municipal wastewater facilities and developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) or State Waste Discharge (SWD) permits for these facilities. You will also work with other internal staff when needed to provide technical assistance support to permitted facilities, to provide guidance on financial assistance, and to develop compliance or enforcement actions.Agency Mission:
Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.Program Mission:
The mission of the Water Quality Program is to protect and restore Washington’s waters to support healthy watersheds and communities. Our work ensures state waters can support beneficial uses including recreational and business activities, supplies for clean drinking water, and the protection of fish, wildlife, and public health.Tele-work options for this position:
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with up to 80% telework, roughly 10% fieldwork, and 10% in-office work. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.Application Timeline:
This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on September 11, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before
September 10, 2024 . If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.Please Note:
We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.Required Qualifications:A total of six (6) years of experience and/or education as described below:Experience
in environmental engineering.Education:
involving a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field.All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:Possible Combinations
College credits or degree – as listed above.
Years of required experience – as listed above.
Combination 1
No college credits or degree
6 years of experience
Combination 2
30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience
Combination 3
60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (AA degree).
4 years of experience
Combination 4
90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
3 years of experience
Combination 5
An Engineer-In-Training Certificate
2 years of experience
Combination 6
A Bachelor's Degree
2 years of experience
Combination 7
A Master's Degree
1 year of experience
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.What you will do:
Review general sewer plans, engineering reports, design plans and specifications, operations and maintenance manuals, and other associated engineering documents required by state or federal laws.Provide evaluations and recommendations for approval or denial of such documents to the regional approving authority.Apply accepted engineering standards, laws, regulations, and agency guidelines to reviews.Verify that the submitted engineering documents conform to requirements in relevant state and federal laws and regulations, specific requirements listed in discharge permits or compliance orders, accepted engineering practice, and applicable guidance documents.Research engineering technologies required to achieve effluent limits for municipal facilities.Collaborate with other Ecology engineers to interpret and, when necessary, revise internal and external engineering guidance materials.Provide practical guidance to municipalities on Ecology requirements and expectations for design, construction, operation and maintenance of wastewater infrastructure.Actively participate with city staff and elected officials and their consultants in wastewater planning and design work and establish trust and working relationships needed to advocate Ecology’s rules and policies.Ecology seeks diverse applicants:
We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Need an Accommodation:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email
Erik Van Doren
at
erik.vandoren@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact
Erik
to inquire about the status of your application.
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