Engineer

Job Posting Title

Engineer

Agency

292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Supervisory Organization

Environmental Quality-Water Quality

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Hiring Rates:

Level III - $50,668.80

Level IV - $53,206.40

Level V - $60,091.20

Level VI - $66,892.80

Job Description

This position is located in the Water Quality Division - Municipal Wastewater Enforcement Section in Oklahoma City.

All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsorships.

Basic Purpose

Investigate and close/resolve complaints involving OPDES Programs for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Systems and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems. Prepare formal and/or informal enforcement actions resulting from significant violations within the stated OPDES Programs. Track the progress of formal enforcement actions or take additional enforcement actions, as necessary, to ensure compliance. Perform, prepare and finalize Evaluation Inspections and their corresponding reports on permittees covered by the stated OPDES Programs. Review biosolids/municipal sludge and water treatment plant residuals management plans, disposal plans and general permit applications. Prepare approval/comment letters and general permit authorizations. Provide technical assistance to systems within the stated OPDES Programs by making on-site visits and documenting those visits with Technical Assistance Reports or Inspection Reports.

Application Requirements

Applicants must upload a resume, transcript, and references to be considered for this position.

Typical Functions

• Investigate and close/resolve complaints involving municipal wastewater systems, MS4, and construction stormwater sites in assigned district according to DEQ procedures.

• Prepare formal and/or informal enforcement actions resulting from significant violations at municipal wastewater systems in assigned district. Track the progress of formal enforcement actions or take additional enforcement actions, as necessary, to ensure compliance.

• Perform Compliance Evaluation Inspections and Pretreatment Compliance Inspections on major municipal wastewater systems as assigned and finalize inspection reports.

• Perform technical analyses/engineering reviews.

• Review sludge and residuals management plans, disposal plans and general permit applications. Prepare approval/comment letters and general permit authorizations.

• Participate in management-approved training as a recipient and/or presenter, as necessary.

• Provide technical assistance to municipal wastewater systems in assigned district by making on-site visits and documenting those visits with Technical Assistance Reports or Inspection Reports.

Education and Experience

• Level III -bachelor's degree in engineering from a college or university recognized by the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

• Level IV - Those identified in Level III, plus registration as an Engineer Intern.

• Level V - Registration as an Engineer Intern and one year experience in the practice of engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the completion of a master's degree in engineering for the required one year of experience in the practice of engineering.

• Level VI - Registration as an Engineer Intern and two years of experience in the practice of engineering subsequent to registration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the completion of a master's degree in engineering for one year of experience in the practice of engineering.

To be considered for this position applicants must be within 60 days of obtaining their degree.

Special Requirements

Persons with out of state registration as an Engineer Intern must transfer their registration with the State of Oklahoma through the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors within six months from the date of appointment.

Travel Requirements

Engineers will be required to travel within the State of Oklahoma on a regular basis and out of state travel on an occasional (as needed) basis. This position may require occasional overnight travel to fulfill job duties.

Physical Requirements

• Engineer Interns must be able to operate a personal computer for long periods of time.

• Engineer Interns must be able to walk long distances or spend long hours on their feet.

• Engineer Interns must be able to walk over a variety of terrain such as loose gravel, slopes, excavated areas and construction sites.

• Engineer Interns must be able to climb ladders or stairs.

• Engineer Interns must be able to carry equipment or supplies up to 50 pounds.

• Engineer Interns must be able to handle extremes of heat or cold and inclement weather.

• Engineer Interns may occasionally be exposed to strong odors and possibly short-term exposure to various pollutants.

Benefits

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Not all applicants will receive an interview. If you are selected to be interviewed, you will be notified by email.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.