Environmental Engineer I Or II

• $2,500 Hiring Incentive! *

Current Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Employees do NOT qualify for Hiring Incentive

PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Job ID: 27031

Agency: Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources - Division of Agriculture and Environmental Services

Location: Pierre

Salary: $31.66 to $34.66 per hour, depending on experience

Pay Grade: EI or EII

Closing Date: 05/31/2024

This is a full-time position with the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. For more information on the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, please visit https://danr.sd.gov/.

Make a Difference:

The mission of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is to protect and perserve South Dakota's agriculture, environment, and natural resources through effective regulatory services, natural resource conservation, and financial and technical assistance. We are seeking individuals with a strong desire to learn, and an interest in building a career, while supporting efforts to fulfill DANR's mission in the Inspection, Compliance, and Remediation Program.

What you will do:

As a member of the Tanks team, you will be responsible for protecting human health and the environment by implementing state and federal regulations for storage tank facilities. This position will perform tank inspections, review plans and specifications for aboveground and underground storage tank systems, and direct release assessment and remediation.

Based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, abilities, and work experience, this position may be hired as Engineer I or an Engineer II position at the appropriate salary for the engineering level hired. Information on the engineering career family and engineering positions can be viewed at: https://bhr.sd.gov/files/classspec/804001.pdf.

Duties may include the following:

• performing site inspections of underground and aboveground storage tank facilities;
• conducting engineering reviews of underground and aboveground storage tank systems plans and specifications;
• providing assistance to tank owners and operators, contractors, consultants, and the general public;
• reviewing environmental assessment reports to determine if contamination cases meet cleanup requirements and compliance with state rules;
• conducting contamination complaint investigations to determine validity and recommend corrective actions where necessary; and
• providing technical information and assistance to colleagues, other state and federal agencies, and the public.

Benefits of Working for DANR:

We offer a $2,500 hiring and retention incentive. The first half of the incentive will be paid with the second paycheck, and the remainder of the incentive is paid after 15 months of employment.

The state of South Dakota offers a generous benefits package which includes:

• Health Insurance (Low & High Deductible Single and Family Plans)

• Well-Being Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Basic Life Insurance Coverage free to employee (Increased coverage limits available at additional cost)

• Membership in South Dakota Retirement System

• Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)

• Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)

• Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)

• Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Longevity Pay

• Semimonthly Pay Periods

• Eligibility for Meal Per Diems

• Flexible Scheduling

• Paid Overtime (if applicable)

The total compensation of Hourly Wage plus State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for an entry level Environmental Engineer is approximately $86,256.00 annually.

This position requires a valid driver's license, frequent travel, and occasional overnight travel. Field work can occur in a wide range of weather conditions and may occasionally require the ability to lift of up to 50 pounds. Office work will be conducted in a routine office setting. Normal work hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, fieldwork may result in flexing the work schedule. This position will be trained in the Incident Command System and will be available to work in South Dakota's Emergency Operations Center during times when the Governor declares an emergency.

Licenses and Certifications:

DANR values professional licensure. Preference will be given to candidates that have successfully passed the Engineer-In-Training/Fundamentals of Engineering exam or have the ability to obtain a license. We can provide training and experience that will allow you to pursue your Professional Engineering license.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Only applicants that possess a bachelor's or master's degree in environmental, geological, civil, mechanical, or related engineering field will be considered. Communicating and coordinating with other engineers and scientists, other agencies, and the public is required; therefore, good communication skills are essential.

We are looking for candidates that have:

• knowledge of principals of environmental and natural resources engineering;
• knowledge of principles and procedures of the environmental control and natural resources fields;
• computer skills such as Microsoft Office;
• knowledge of geographic information system (GIS) software;
• ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing;
• ability to set goals and work independently or in a team setting to achieve them;
• ability to walk to sites carrying equipment over uneven or rough terrain;
• ability to wear personal protection equipment and participate in medical monitoring program;
• skill to organize and present technical information to professional staff and to citizens of the state in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, attach a resume and an example of your technical writing ability.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

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You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"