Environmental Engineer 2

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) :

Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy.  We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

Role Overview :

This position is responsible for ensuring the quality, quantity, and safety of drinking water by implementing EPA's and the State's safe drinking water rules and regulations at approximately 4,100 public water systems. The role ensures the safety of drinking water through review of construction permit applications at public water systems. Role includes review of plans and specifications for the issuance of construction permits. EE2 must be able to interpret specific information pertaining to construction standards for public water systems. EE2 must be able to provide technical expertise and guidance to public water systems, consulting engineers, system officials, and the public. The role includes having a thorough understanding of applicable rules and regulations. This position ensures regulations are implemented properly while providing compliance assistance for public water systems. Position includes on site construction reviews of permitted projects for compliance with the permit and applicable standards. Preparing reports and recommendations regarding construction. Following through with further administrative action for noncompliance with the permit and applicable rules and standards. Act as expert witness as needed.

This position includes serving as a resource for IDEM staff on issues related to construction standards for public water system treatment and distribution. Providing appropriate and timely responses to inquiries from consulting engineers, public water systems and the public.

This position requires attending and participating in training programs and conferences to educate systems, engineers, officials and the public regarding existing and new drinking water treatment technologies, AWWA standards, and Ten States Standards.

Salary Statement :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life :

The essential functions of this role are as follows :

• Plan Review : Perform detailed technical engineering reviews and specifications of facilities and conducts on-site inspections to ensure that they meet State of Indiana's standard guidelines.
• Permit Review : Conduct permit reviews including review of permit application documents, plans, specifications, design summaries and evaluating the compliance history.
• Surveys / Inspection : Conduct surveys, special problems investigations and inspections to collect data, collect samples for Lab analysis, prepare reports for administrative and / or regulatory action and may testify at hearings and in court.
• Technical Assistance : Technically review plans and specifications with emphasis on identifying deficiencies and potential problems and recommending sound alternatives.
• Enforcement : Ensure facilities comply with safety requirements, advise enforcement staff on technical issues, prepare or review enforcement documents; attend hearings, prehearing conferences, and preparatory meetings; and testify as an expert witness at hearings or in court.
• Customer Service : Provide prompt responses back to the general public, consultants, contractors, government officials, permit applicants.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and / or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success :

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment :

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :

150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .