Permitting & Compliance Manager

Position Title: Civil Engineer III / Permitting & Compliance Manager

Agency : Department of Natural Resources

Closing Date/Time: 07/05/2024

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,005 a month; Full Range $6,005 - $8,678 a month

Job Type: Salaried

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC063

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 12-25-38548

Essential Functions

1.Under direction, performs difficult engineering duties of a professional nature while serving as the Permitting and Compliance Manager:

• Serves the Department as a state-wide engineer, coordinating and implementing strategic capital improvements to keep the Agency in compliance with numerous regulatory rules and regulations.

• Coordinates with the Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program which includes wastewater treatment, stormwater treatment, and industrial water treatment on IDNR properties.

• Works closely with the Office of Land Management (OLM) site superintendents and regional technical consultants to investigate deficiencies and program capital improvements.

• Instructs site staff at various locations on how to safely and accurately collect samples of drinking waters and waste waters for testing that are required by law for Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for compliance of NPDES permits.

• Maintains and tracks NPDES wastewater permits and works with site and regional staff to renew permits prior to their expiration date.

• Maintains site checklists for monthly compliance reports and consults with sites regarding needs.

• Advise site staff on equipment upgrades and maintenance to include pump selection, maintenance schedules, fire hydrant flushing and maintenance.

• Verifies that all IDNR sewage treatment systems have certified wastewater operators which includes working OLM sites in contracting wastewater operator services.

• Assists other IDNR field engineers to troubleshoot local sewage treatment facilities regarding odor or effluent water quality violations and complaints.

• Travels statewide to OLM sites in performance of duties.

2.Serves as a project coordinator with the Office of Water Resources (OWR) regarding the IDNR dam safety program:

• Verifies and ensures all required dam inspections are completed per schedule.

• Works closely with regional engineers and site staff to complete inspections and coordinate necessary capital improvement projects and/or maintenance efforts.

3.Coordinates with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) regarding the IDNR bridge inspection program for IDNR owned facilities:

• Performs and schedules annual and semi-annual bridge inspections with regional engineers.

• Communicates with IDOT and Capital Development Board (CDB) regarding necessary capital improvement projects to make bridge repairs and replacements.

4.Assists regional staff and Division of Statewide & Field Operations management regarding the 1972 Clean Water Act and being in compliance with permitting needs with State and Local Department of Public Health Department requirements:

• Oversees permits and verifies compliance for IDNR potable water treatment systems and small-scale wastewater treatment systems.

5.Assists staff statewide with Americans with Disabilities (ADA) compliance issues identified during regular field inspections:

• Reviews engineering documents and provides review comments on capital projects where ADA compliance is a concern.

6.Utilizes computer programs to produce technical computations and cost estimates in support of proposed projects:

• Assists staff statewide to prepare and reviews cost estimates to complete permit applications and maintain compliance with all regulatory agencies.

7.Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1.Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from a college or university program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

2.Requires three years of experience in civil or water resource engineering; or three years of experience in the Civil Engineering series.

Preferred Qualifications

1.Three (3) years of working experience reviewing and approving permits relating to wastewater treatment.

2.Three (3) years of working experience instructing staff on safety measures.

3.Three (3) years of work experience successfully communicating with internal and external state agency coordinators.

4.Two (2) years of work experience budgeting for cost estimates for work related projects.

Conditions of Employment

1.Ability to pass background check.

2.Valid driver's license.

3.Ability to travel statewide (no overnight travel is required)

4.Wastewater Operator License Class 2 (or ability to obtain within one year of employment)

5.Class C Public Water Supply Monitor Certificate (or ability to obtain within one year of employment)

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

Agency Statement

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois' natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites - and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs; flexible/remote work schedules may be available in for certain positions.

Division Statement

Divisions of Statewide and Field Operations and Design and Analysis are responsible to provide in-house evaluation, design and technical assistance for all Department facilities, such as dams, bridges, water and sewer systems, bikeways, canals, roads, boat access areas, lodges, concessions, campgrounds and day use areas. The Office undertakes special studies and investigations to define scopes of work, evaluates and proposes alternative solutions. Additionally, the Office works on Departmental future planning needs, ensures public health and safety codes are met at Department facilities, and provides technical expertise on emergency declarations, as defined by the Illinois Procurement Code. The Office formulates and executes the Department's capital construction program, coordinates projects with the Capital Development Board (CDB), coordinates the Park Road Program with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and provides design review and construction management on these projects; provides design and construction management of the waterfowl development and other Department programs, and manages the Department's heavy equipment construction and dredging programs.

Work Hours: Monday

• Friday 8:00 am

• 4:30 pm with a 1 hr. Lunch

Work Location: One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1813

Agency Contact:

Vicky Fowler

Email: Vicky.fowler@illinois.gov

Phone #: (217) 785-5387

Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

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Nearest Major Market: Springfield