Conservation Engineer - PCSM - Conservation District

Cumberland County, PA; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

County Retirement Pension

457b Deferred Compensation

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Educational Assistance

PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

Job summary

Cumberland County Conservation District seeks an experienced Engineer to conduct engineering reviews of Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) plans that accompany all new or renewed NPDES permits for stormwater discharges associated with construction activities within the county, in accordance with applicable laws and procedures.

The role requires PA PE licensure and a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; PE license required.
• Must maintain current PA PE registration.
• 5 years of experience in Chapter 102 Erosion & Sedimentation Control / PCSM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate and provide outreach on PCSM and NPDES programs.
• Receive, assess, and resolve PCSM complaints before NOT.
• Review PCSM plans as a PA-registered PE.
• Provide PCSM reviews under municipal agreements.
• Inspect PCSM BMPs and complete inspection reports on-site during construction.
• Forward complaints to DEP Regional Office after termination.
• Coordinate with Ag/PCSM Engineer on findings.
• Provide technical assistance to contractors and technicians.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

PE license

PA registration

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

PA Stormwater BMP Manual

Job description

Job Description

Department: Conservation District

Sub-Department: N/A

Pay Grade: 118

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Status: Full Time

Reports to: Conservation Manager I

Supervises: N/A

Position Code: CD2000

Current Cumberland County Employees will follow the County Promotion/Demotion policy.

This position is deemed a safety sensitive position, and the selected hire is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.

The starting salary is negotiable based on relevant years of work experience and education in a similar position.

Job Summary

To conduct engineering reviews of Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) plans that accompany all new or renewed Individual National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program permits for Stormwater discharges associated with construction activities for the regulated community as well as under agreements with Municipalities or other governmental agencies in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides education and outreach service on the PCSM and NPDES Programs.
• Maintains a system for receipt, assessment, and resolution of PCSM complaints associated with active NPDES permitted sites prior to the submittal and acknowledgement of the Notice of Termination (NOT).
• Receive, process, and conduct engineering reviews, as a Registered Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE), of PCSM plans that accompany all new or renewed Individual Permits for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities that have been designed in accordance with the PA Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Manual or that have been developed using standards and design criteria other than those in the PA Stormwater BMP Manual.
• Provide PCSM plan reviews under agreements with municipalities or other governmental agencies in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
• Conducts inspections of PCSM BMPs and make notes in the standard inspection report forms when on site performing E&S Program duties during the construction phase of the project and conduct a final inspection in conjunction with a Notice of Termination.
• Conducts and forwards all complaints related to PCSM BMPs to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Regional Office Service Representative when construction is complete and a Notice of Termination has been acknowledged.
• Coordinate with Ag/PCSM Engineer on review findings after review of PCSM plans.
• Provides technical assistance to contractors, technicians, etc.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Education

Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required. PE exam completion and PE license required. Must maintain current registration as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Work Experience

• 5-years working experience in the Chapter 102 Erosion & Sedimentation Control/Post-Construction Stormwater Management Program preferred.

Company Description

Mission Statement: To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation.

Benefits

Medical Benefits:

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
• United Concordia Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits

• County Retirement Pension
  • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
  • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
  • Normal Retirement Options:
    • Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
    • Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off

• Vacation
  • 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
  • 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
  • Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
  • 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
  • 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
  • No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits

• Educational Assistance
  • 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance