Senior Water Quality Engineer/Staff Engineer
Recruitment bonus of $5000.00 to be paid after 6 months of successfully completed employment per signed memorandum of agreement at time of hire, which will include a requirement to maintain employment for at least 1 year. Employees who voluntarily separate employment with the agency prematurely are required to repay all or part of the recruitment bonus. Transfers, demotions, promotions, reinstatements, and rehires are ineligible.
The Coeur d'Alene Office is hiring for a civil or environmental engineer with experience in municipal and industrial wastewater. This position provides wastewater expertise to the region and supports DEQ's mission of protecting human health and the quality of Idaho's air, land, and water. This is a great opportunity for a community-minded engineer with interest in preserving Idaho's water quality while enjoying a work-life balance and the abundant opportunities that northern Idaho has to offer.
This position is established at the Technical Engineer 1 level and may be under filled at the Staff Engineer level. The Technical Engineer 1 level requires four years POST-Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure; the Staff level requires P.E. licensure with no requirement of experience post-licensure. Upon successful completion of a training plan and when minimum qualifications for the Technical Engineer 1 level are met, the incumbent will be reclassified to a Technical Engineer 1 and compensated accordingly.
To apply at the Staff Engineer level, please apply through the DEQ Senior Water Quality Staff Engineer Announcement via the external link in Handshake.
Example of Duties:
Direct activities to ensure compliance with applicable state environmental rules and laws including complaint investigation, routine inspections, and the review and approval of engineering projects.
- Act as the Regional Lead on complex wastewater projects.
- Administer the wastewater grant/loan program for the office, and review and approve projects funded by the State Revolving Fund program.
- Coordinate in conjunction with the Engineering Manager, the following activities for the regional office; wastewater engineering reviews; wastewater grant and loan projects; waiver reviews and well construction and design.
- Assist stakeholders in understanding and complying with state and federal environmental rules through outreach efforts.
Minimum Qualifications:
Licensure: Licensed in Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE), or eligibility for comity licensure by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers in accordance with Idaho Code, Title 54, Chapter 12;
AND Valid Driver's license.
Experience: coordinating with State and local government operations in one of the specific engineering specialties described below; evaluating engineering projects and making decisions relative to their merit; writing engineering reports and related correspondence; reviewing engineering analysis; making oral presentations to groups relative to the merits of engineering applications.
Specialty Minimum Qualifications (required for this position):
- DEQ 2883 - Water Quality: Experience applying engineering principles in the following aspects of Water Quality Protection: PUBLIC DRINKING WATER (chemical treatment and stabilization of drinking water/groundwater, well design, well construction, and hydrogeology, treatment of surface water for public drinking water supplies;) MUNICIPAL & INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER (physical, biological and chemical treatment of wastewater, facility planning grants, and state revolving fund construction loans;) SOLID WASTE (activities related to solid waste and biosolids management;) SURFACE & GROUNDWATER PROTECTION (permitting, permit certification, storm water and pretreatment, materials and standards, flow analyses, collection and distribution and cross connection control;)DRINKING WATER & WASTEWATER DISINFECTION AND DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCTS (disinfection of water and wastewater and wastewater by-products.) To meet this specialty you must have a combination of approximately four years of post-licensure experience in at least two of the five areas listed.
- DEQ 5205 - Administrative - Negotiating/Mediating - Some positions require incumbents to negotiate or mediate disputes. Describe your background negotiating or mediating disputes between parties with conflicting goals and objectives. Include related training in this area (length of course, dates taken and a brief course description) as well as any related work experience. Typically gained by successful completion of college level course work covering negotiation and mediation (3 credit hours) OR Completion of a three-day course (approximately 20 hours in mediation or negotiation OR At least 6 months of experience where this was a frequent job requirement.
Supplemental Information:
Recruitment bonus of $5000.00 to be paid after 6 months of successfully completed employment per signed memorandum of agreement at time of hire, which will include a requirement to maintain employment for at least 1 year. Employees who voluntarily separate employment with the agency prematurely are required to repay all or part of the recruitment bonus. Transfers, demotions, promotions, reinstatements, and rehires are ineligible.
Benefits:
- Flexible work schedule and hourly wage for increased work-life balance.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness – eligibility requirements may apply.
- Accrue paid vacation every pay period starting with approximately 2 weeks the first year, and increasing with state longevity
- Paid sick leave separate from vacation leave
- 10 paid holidays
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Account https://ogi.idaho.gov/premium-rates/
- Relocation Assistance
- Defined benefits retirement plan (pension) through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) and Vested after only 5 years. https://persi.idaho.gov/members/base_plan.cfm
- Optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans with traditional and Roth options
- Eligible for Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support, information and resources for all of life's challenges.
Working at DEQ:
DEQ's vision is an Idaho where the quality of our environment enhances healthy living and supports thriving communities. DEQ works closely and collaboratively with a wide range of public and private partners, including federal and state agencies; the Board of Environmental Quality; city, county, and tribal governments; businesses; community organizations; and Idaho citizens. These partnerships are critical to accomplishing our environmental and human health protection mission. The agency is committed to working in partnership with local communities, businesses, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions.
Physical requirements:
- Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a time
- Ability to reach and bend for filing purposes
- Some periods of heavy reading and typing required
- Ability to lift 30 pounds when working with file boxes
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Ability to climb ladders, staircases, work on uneven terrain
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds over rough terrain
- Ability to work in adverse or inclement weather
- Ability to work in extreme hot or cold temperatures both outside and inside
- Ability to work on elevated instrument platforms, ladders, etc.
- Field sites may involve working near and with drilling rigs, backhoes, trucks and other large equipment in rough terrain
- Occasional travel required
- May work in vicinity of loud noise
- May come into contact with hazardous waste/materials
The Department of Environmental Quality may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.
To protect human health and the quality of Idaho's air, land, and water.
If you have questions, please contact us at:
Phone: (208) 373-0333