Engineer II

State of North Carolina - Department of Environmental Quality; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality - Raleigh Regional Office is seeking an Engineer II (NS) to apply Safe Drinking Water Act and related regulations to public water systems. This experienced engineer conducts field inspections, audits, and technical evaluations, and helps enforce compliance with water quality standards.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have at least three years of progressive experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Safe Drinking Water Act and related regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PWS field inspections, investigations, and audits.
• Monitor and report maximum contaminant level violations and other regulatory issues.
• Prepare enforcement documents and coordinate enforcement actions.
• Review engineering plans and specifications for compliance.
• Provide technical and regulatory assistance to internal and external partners.

Skills

Public Water Supply

Regulatory Compliance

Field Investigations

Enforcement Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

AgencyDept of Environmental QualityDivisionWater ResourcesJob Classification TitleEngineer II (NS)Position Number60034435GradeNC18About UsThe primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.Description of WorkThis Engineer II serves as an experienced engineer for the Raleigh Regional Office. The Engineer II understands, implements, and enforces the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act, North Carolina Drinking Water Act, Rules Governing Public Water Systems, and related regulations, including for both surface water and groundwater. The Engineer II provides environmental engineering and public health expertise to Public Water Supply (PWS) systems, officials, and other interested parties, including more complex situations than those assigned to Engineer I positions. Familiarity with surface water treatment plant operations would be helpful for this position. Professional Engineer licensure/Engineer Intern certification is not required but is considered an asset.This position requires: occasional overnight travel; ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and move wellhead covers and wellhead tops for inspection; ability to walk several miles through rough terrain, over hills or ditches, during field investigations and tolerate exposure to loud noise, extreme weather conditions, insects, small animals, snakes, and chemical substances; proficiency with computers, internet research, word processing software and spreadsheets; and driving a state-owned vehicle, which requires a valid driver's license.Key Responsibilities:- Conduct PWS field inspections, investigations, assessments, evaluations, and audits, including (but not limited to)- facility sanitary surveys- monitoring, reporting, and maximum contaminant level violations and rules violations- comprehensive audits of lead/copper and bacteriological monitoring programs- potential water sources for new and existing PWS- construction compliance/violations- compliance with emergency management plan and operation/maintenance plan requirements- public complaints- Provide technical and regulatory assistance to and consult/confer with a variety of internal and external organizations/individuals on a range of PWS subjects and issues- Ensure PWS regulatory compliance; develop enforcement cases, notices of violation, and administrative penalty request packages; and coordinate enforcement actions- Prepare, review, and/or respond to correspondence and reports for various audiences- Maintain current understanding of PWS concepts, technologies, and all applicable rules/regulations; provide training to internal and external associates- Review engineering plans and specifications for comment, consultation, or approvalKnowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesRecruitment Range: $63,927.00 - $92,294.00Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. Job posting details will no longer be available after the position closes.Supplemental InformationThe Division of Water Resources:The Division of Water Resources (DWR) is responsible for protecting North Carolina’s drinking, surface and groundwater for all waterbodies including lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands, and aquifers. This environmental stewardship is accomplished through actions including permitting issuance, investigations, regulatory compliance, and enforcement, monitoring and field assessments, certifications, laboratory analysis and testing, planning, water quality standards management, educational outreach, and other efforts. The Division comprises six sections: Water Quality Regional Operations, Water Sciences, Public Water Supply, Water Quality Permitting, Water Quality NPDES Permitting, and Water Planning.DWR's Public Water Supply (PWS) Section promotes public health by ensuring that safe, potable water is available in adequate quantities to the residents and visitors of North Carolina served by PWS systems by assuring that such systems are properly located, constructed, operated, and maintained. PWS systems provide piped drinking water to at least 15 connections or 25 or more people 60 or more days per year. The section has branches and programs for: implementation of the mandates of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act; review and approval of plans and specifications for new and expanding or improving PWS systems; inspections, investigations, and technical assistance; emergency responses and complaint investigations; source water assessment, protection, and wellhead protection; capacity development; and administration of an operating fee permit program.If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit https://studentaid.gov / to learn more.This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.EEO StatementT he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.Recruiter:Deborah J WilliamsRecruiter Email:[e-mail]