Professional Engineering Specialist, P.E.

The Position

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

This position is in the Bureau of Industrial Site Cleanup. This position reviews permit applications, engineering reports, proposals and plans for activities and operations subject to State and Federal regulations governing wastewater treatment, solid and hazardous waste management, and site remediation; determines if facilities utilize sound engineering practices; develops permit conditions; and prepares draft reports that conform to State and Federal water and waste regulations and defend recommendations in public hearings.

The position requires a high-level of technical expertise and will oversee and perform field investigations and inspections of wastewater treatment facilities, industrial operations, solid and hazardous waste management facilities and remediation sites; collect samples, analyze data and prepare reports for agency and public review; collect and perform quality assurance and control functions on data for reports and studies designed to monitor air and water quality; review corrective action plans for compliance with established remediation standards; recommend enforcement action for permit and law violations; evaluate groundwater and surface water data, trends, and conceptual site models; and develop and review groundwater flow and contaminant transport models. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. * THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*