State of Washington
Industrial Facility Management Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5)
State of Washington, Union Gap, Washington, United States,
The salary listed above includes the 3% pay increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2024.Keeping Washington Clean and EvergreenThe
Water Quality Program
within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an
Industrial Facility Management Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5)
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.As the Industrial Facility Management Engineer for the Central Regional Office (CRO) Water Quality Industrial Unit, you will be at the forefront of emerging engineering technical issues and trends associated with industrial wastewater treatment and permitting. You will assist in fulfilling the Water Quality Program’s mission by providing engineering and regulatory oversight of industrial and municipal wastewater discharges to protect and preserve water quality in Washington state. You will use your expertise to represent the section statewide on current and emerging industrial stormwater and wastewater trends and issues.You will work closely with Central Region Office Water Quality Industrial and Municipal Unit staff, regulated entities, and the public to provide regulatory oversight of industrial wastewater discharges. Permits issued by the Industrial and Municipal Units are critical to protecting and maintaining water quality, supporting growth in our state, and keeping our communities healthy and thriving.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 ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate.Telework options for this position:
This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. For the first month, the position will be required to work full-time in the office, but after successful completion of onboarding and training, the position will be eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule with 10% of the time spent in-office.Application Timeline:
This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on
July 8, 2024 . To be considered, please submit an application on or before
July 7, 2024 .What makes this role unique?
This position is crucial for regulatory oversight of industrial and municipal wastewater discharges within the Water Quality Central Region Office Industrial Unit. You will have the unique opportunity to work with Industrial Unit staff on complex stormwater and wastewater environmental engineering issues and permitting for the rapidly growing Water Quality program.What you will do:As a registered professional engineer, negotiate and prepare wastewater discharge permits (State Waste Discharge & National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) for industrial and municipal facilities.As a registered professional engineer, apply conventional engineering techniques and principles to the section’s most complex projects.Derive permit conditions based on legal and technical requirements for discharges into state waters.Represent the agency in technical negotiations with private parties and their engineering consultants.Collaborate with other Ecology engineers to interpret and, when necessary, revise internal and external engineering guidance materials.Conduct permit compliance inspections, prepare inspection reports, and communicate findings to facilities.Required Qualifications:Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington, ANDFive (5) years of experience in environmental engineering.Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington, in good standing.Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.Desired Qualifications:Experience or training in developing and/or implementing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination permits.Experience or training in wastewater and/or stormwater treatment.Excellent oral and written communication skills (especially technical writing skills).Application Instructions:A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.A resume outlining your experience and education as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.A list of three professional references.Note:
References will only be contacted during the final steps of the recruitment process for candidates selected as finalists.Why work for Ecology?
As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment.
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Water Quality Program
within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an
Industrial Facility Management Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5)
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.As the Industrial Facility Management Engineer for the Central Regional Office (CRO) Water Quality Industrial Unit, you will be at the forefront of emerging engineering technical issues and trends associated with industrial wastewater treatment and permitting. You will assist in fulfilling the Water Quality Program’s mission by providing engineering and regulatory oversight of industrial and municipal wastewater discharges to protect and preserve water quality in Washington state. You will use your expertise to represent the section statewide on current and emerging industrial stormwater and wastewater trends and issues.You will work closely with Central Region Office Water Quality Industrial and Municipal Unit staff, regulated entities, and the public to provide regulatory oversight of industrial wastewater discharges. Permits issued by the Industrial and Municipal Units are critical to protecting and maintaining water quality, supporting growth in our state, and keeping our communities healthy and thriving.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 ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate.Telework options for this position:
This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. For the first month, the position will be required to work full-time in the office, but after successful completion of onboarding and training, the position will be eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule with 10% of the time spent in-office.Application Timeline:
This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on
July 8, 2024 . To be considered, please submit an application on or before
July 7, 2024 .What makes this role unique?
This position is crucial for regulatory oversight of industrial and municipal wastewater discharges within the Water Quality Central Region Office Industrial Unit. You will have the unique opportunity to work with Industrial Unit staff on complex stormwater and wastewater environmental engineering issues and permitting for the rapidly growing Water Quality program.What you will do:As a registered professional engineer, negotiate and prepare wastewater discharge permits (State Waste Discharge & National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) for industrial and municipal facilities.As a registered professional engineer, apply conventional engineering techniques and principles to the section’s most complex projects.Derive permit conditions based on legal and technical requirements for discharges into state waters.Represent the agency in technical negotiations with private parties and their engineering consultants.Collaborate with other Ecology engineers to interpret and, when necessary, revise internal and external engineering guidance materials.Conduct permit compliance inspections, prepare inspection reports, and communicate findings to facilities.Required Qualifications:Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington, ANDFive (5) years of experience in environmental engineering.Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington, in good standing.Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.Desired Qualifications:Experience or training in developing and/or implementing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination permits.Experience or training in wastewater and/or stormwater treatment.Excellent oral and written communication skills (especially technical writing skills).Application Instructions:A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.A resume outlining your experience and education as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.A list of three professional references.Note:
References will only be contacted during the final steps of the recruitment process for candidates selected as finalists.Why work for Ecology?
As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment.
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