Engineer

Oklahoma Ag; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality seeks a qualified engineer to operate within the Water Quality Division, Public Water Supply Engineering and Enforcing Section in Oklahoma City. The role involves investigating PWS system complaints, performing sanitary surveys, and aiding in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Candidates must be an Engineer Intern or eligible for licensure and may need to travel within Oklahoma. In-office work Monday through Friday is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management with civil emphasis.
• Engineer Intern registration required or within 60 days of appointment.
• OK registration transfer within 6 months for non-OK engineers.
• Experience with public water supply systems and project management is preferred.
• Willingness to travel within Oklahoma and occasionally out of state.

Responsibilities

• Investigate environmental complaints involving PWS systems and enforce regulations.
• Perform sanitary survey inspections on PWS facilities and prepare reports.
• Provide technical assistance to water systems and respond to emergencies.
• Engage with DEQ, stakeholders and the public; participate in public meetings.
• Review engineering memos and ensure compliance; support enforcement actions.

Skills

Public water systems experience

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management (civil emphasis)

Engineer Intern registration

Tools

MS Office Suite

DEQ software

Data entry systems

Job description

Engineer**Agency**292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY**Supervisory Organization**Environmental Quality–Water Quality**Job Posting End Date**Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is 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- $53,788.80 Level IV- $56,472.00 Level V- $63,772.80 Level VI- $70,990.40**Job Description**# This position is located in the Water Quality Division - Public Water Supply Engineering and Enforcing Section located 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 sponsorship for those on a H-1B visa. This position requires in-office work Monday - Friday. Other than regular field work, there is no remote work allowed. # # **Application Requirements**All applicants must upload a resume, cover letter, references, official college transcript(s), and two most recent PR closeouts (for state employees only) to be considered for this position. # # **Basic Purpose**Investigate and respond to PWS complaints and referrals to the Water Quality Division, prepare and follow up on enforcement actions to resolve violations, perform sanitary surveys on PWS facilities, provide technical assistance to water systems, and respond to emergencies.# # **Typical Functions*** Investigate environmental complaints involving PWS systems.* Perform sanitary survey inspections on PWS systems as assigned. Completion of sanitary surveys inspections includes performing onsite inspections and engineering reviews, preparing and finalizing sanitary survey reports, and providing follow-up to ensure the correction of sanitary deficiencies.* Ensure public health protection through the implementation of state and federal regulations by following up on enforcement referrals, gather and reviewing evidence, making compliance determinations, preparing legal documents, and managing enforcement cases by working closely with DEQ attorneys.* Build and manage relationships between DEQ, PWS systems, state, federal, and other stakeholders.* Respond to PWS emergencies and perform mandatory engineering and follow-up investigations.* Provide onsite and offsite engineering technical assistance to PWS systems to resolve compliance issues.* Facilitate and participate in public meetings concerning PWS systems.* Provide training concerning PWS system engineering, design, operations, and regulations.* Review technical memorandums and engineering repots to resolve compliance issues.* Continuously learn and keep abreast of developments concerning PWS system engineering, design, operations, and regulations.# # **Education and Experience*** Level III: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a college or university recognized by the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, in accordance with the standards of the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology or a bachelor’s degree in construction management with heavy or civil option.* Level IV: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern.* Level V: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of 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: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern and two years of experience in the practice of engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 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.** # **Other Requirements**Persons with out of state registration as an Engineer Intern must transfer their registration to the State of Oklahoma through the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors no later than six (6) months from the date of appointment. Persons will not be granted permanent status without a valid Oklahoma registration as an Engineer Intern.# # **Travel Requirements**Employee will be required to travel within the State of Oklahoma on a regular basis and out of state travel on an occasional basis. To complete field and out of office duties, this position requires employees to sometimes work long days and to occasionally travel overnight. Employees can earn comp-time or schedule an adjusted work week to compensate for work in excess of 40 hours per week.# # **Physical Requirements**Movement, flexibility, strength, and conditioning – Employee will be required to make construction inspections to public water supply facilities, occasionally in adverse weather conditions, that will require flexing, bending, etc. It is expected that the employee will perform inspections in all kinds of weather. # **Additional Considerations/Preference: (These cannot eliminate a candidate)*** Certification as an Engineer Intern from the Oklahoma State Board of Professional Engineers and Surveyors (OKPES).* Licensure as a Professional Engineer from OKPES.* Out of state certification/licensure as listed above with the ability to transfer to OKPES within 6 months.* Experience with public water supply systems* Experience with project management# # **General Skills*** Communication Skills – Employee must be capable of effectively and diplomatically communicating (both verbal and written) with public water supplies, DEQ and other agency personnel, and the public.* Computer Skills – Employee must be capable of proficiently using DEQ standard software (MS Office, MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and MS Teams) and the internet and possess the proficiency to learn data entry used in other database programs. Employee will be expected to participate in training in those areas deemed important for performing the job in order to continually enhance work skills.* Flexibility and positive responsiveness – Employee must exhibit positive responsiveness with assigned tasks and with newly identified projects that the agency/division deem necessary to meet program assignments, commitments, and directives. The employee must be capable of working as a team member to meet and advance the overall agency/division goals. Additionally, he/she will need to learn how to perform the tasks of other employees in order to serve in that capacity during the absences of those employees. Newly identified projects may encompass working on an individual or team basis. # # **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. All applicants will be required to pass a background check.**