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Employer Name: Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Position/Title: Environmental Engineer Senior
Job Location: 502 E 9th St, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Recruitment Closing Date: 11/04/2022
Are you looking for a senior engineer position in water quality? Are you ready to assist the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in furthering its mission of: Conserving and enhancing our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations?
If so, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Engineer Senior to lead waste load engineer and water quality standards teams that might be perfect for you! This vacancy is in the Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Section of the Environmental Services Division's Water Quality Bureau.
As senior engineer, you will be responsible for leading engineers that calculate waste load allocations (WLAs) and water quality-based effluent limits for wastewater treatment facilities with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. You will conduct advanced water quality modeling using data such as stream hydrology, pollutant background concentrations, and rate coefficients. You will also develop guidance and directions related to WLA methodologies and will help coordinate with total maximum daily load (TMDL) staff to address WLA issues and the needs of the Department, and provide guidance to other sections' staff for WLA coordination.
This senior engineer position will lead development of water quality standards, including water quality criteria, based on review and analysis of available technical information and Department goals, and will co-lead use attainability analysis work that supports designated uses for Iowa water bodies. As specified by the EPS, this position will also develop all technical support and necessary documentation for rule-making efforts associated with Iowa's water quality standards.
The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. The Department will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any class or characteristic protected by Iowa or federal law.
Qualified applicants must possess a Professional Engineer (P.E.) Licensure at the time of application, and possess/acquire an Iowa Professional Engineer Licensure within six (6) months from the date of hire. Must have graduated from an accredited college of engineering.
Competencies: Action-oriented; high productivity; Communication Skills; Accountability; Customer Focus; Critical Thinking and Reasoning Skills; Attention to Detail; Team Player; Self-management; Passion for the Work; Computer Skills; Integrity; Interpersonal Skills. Technical skills: hydrology and hydraulics, MS Excel macro and VBA use.
Possessing/acquiring an Iowa Professional Engineering License within six (6) months of the date of hire is a CONDITION of employment for this position.
The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected be at the base of the pay range. Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months, and then annually (if applicable). The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation.
For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment website.
Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/3772898/environmental-engineer-senior?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs |
