Industrial Facility Management Engineer Environmental Engineer 5
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Description
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring anIndustrial Facility Management Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5within theWater Quality Program.
Location:
- Central Region Office in Union Gap WA.
- Upon hire you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
- This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
- For the first month the position will be required to work full time in the office. 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 the office.
- Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
- Apply by May 4 2025
- This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the above date may not be considered.
Duties
As the Industrial Facility Management Engineer for the Central Regional Office (CRO) Water Quality Industrial Unit you will be in the forefront of emerging engineering technical issues and trends associated with industrial wastewater treatment reclaimed water and permitting. You will assist in fulfilling the Water Quality Programs 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. Your expertise in professional engineering will support a rapidly growing Water Quality program and industrial sector in the Central Region.
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. You will be a key partner in our collective efforts to protect public health the waterways and the environment in Washington state.
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 sections most complex projects or largest projects with complex features including major permits with mining activities and other industries with increased oversight from the public and thirdparty advocate groups clean energy and hydropower permitting.
- Derive permit conditions based on legal and technical requirements for discharges into state waters utilizing mathematical models for mixing zones and consideration of the complex biological chemical and physical properties of the discharge and receiving environment.
- Represent the agency in technical negotiations with private parties and their engineering consultants to resolve complex environmental engineering issues involving regulatory interpretation and compliance; treatment technologies and the feasibility of their applications permit limits conditions and applicability; and water quality investigations pollutant sampling documentation data interpretation and quality assurance.
- 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.
- Provide technical assistance to legal counsel with the Attorney Generals Office on appeals of permits or enforcement actions and develop expert testimony and serve as an expert witness in court cases or issues under consideration of administrative hearings boards.
Note:Personal protective equipment will be provided by the program along with reimbursement for required footwear.
Learn more about what it is like to be an Engineer at the Department of EcologyQualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience please visit our Recruitment website.
Required Qualifications:
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington AND
- Five 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 drivers license.
NOTE:Requirements for professional registration as an engineer in the state of Washington are eight years of professional experience (which may include up to four years of collegelevel engineering education) and successful completion of sixteen hours of professional licensing exams. Applicants qualifying through the licensing equivalency option must achieve professional registration as an engineer in the state of Washington within six months of appointment to this class.
Individuals who are interested in applying to this position and believe they meet licensing requirements for the State of Washington based on reciprocity are responsible for ensuring they meet licensing requirements for the State of Washington prior to submitting their application materials. These requirements can be found at the following website: WA State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors: How To Get Your Professional Engineer License When Licensed in Another Jurisdiction.
Desired Qualifications:- Experience or training in developing and/or implementing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination permits.
- Experience or training in wastewater and/or stormwater treatment including reviewing or preparing engineering documents and operation and maintenance manuals.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (especially technical writing skills).
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the EVerify system; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit.
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity Equity Inclusion and Respect (DEIR)are core values central to Ecologys work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity:We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity:We champion equity recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion:We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecologys work.
Respect:We treat each other with respect and dignity acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe thatDEIRis both a goal and an action. We are on a journey honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard seen and valued.
Application Process
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 job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click Apply at the top of this page. Complete the entire application including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions and attach:
- Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
- Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly.A resume will not substitute for the work experience section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as see resume may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information please visit our Recruitment website.Application Attestation: By submitting an application you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
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- If you are deaf or hard of hearing you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
Questions
- For specific questions about the position location options schedule or duties please contact Andrea Jedelat
- If you need assistance applying for this job are inquiring about the status of your application would like to request the full position description or have any other questions please contact the Recruitment Team at
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washingtons environmental protection agency we are deeply committed to protecting preserving and enhancing Washingtons environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land air water and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership effective resource management teamwork professionalism and accountability.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Vacation Sick and other Leave*11 Paid Holidays per year*Public Service Loan ForgivenessTuition Waiver Long Term Disability&Life InsuranceDeferred Compensation ProgramsDependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramCommute Trip Reduction Incentives(Download PDF reader)Combined Fund DriveSmartHealth*Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology please visit ourwebsite explore Working at Ecology check out ourStrategic Plan and connect with us onLinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTube or ourblog.
Equal Opportunity Employer:The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability persons over 40 years of age veterans military spouses or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty 60 days.
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