Environmental Engineer 1

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia seeks an Environmental Engineer 1 within the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Watershed Protection Branch, Drinking Water Program. The role focuses on reviewing permits for public drinking water systems and applying water treatment knowledge to determine permit approval or modification.

Work involves coordination with state and federal agencies, strong communication, and potential in-state travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, chemical, agricultural, civil-sanitary or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Review, process and assess permits and plans for EPD-permitted public drinking water systems.
• Determine whether proposed municipal drinking water systems meet criteria described in EPD rules and standards.
• Collaborate with in-state and other state/federal agencies to manage the drinking water permitting and regulatory review process.

Skills

Water treatment

Engineering judgement

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Environmental Eng

Bachelors in Civil Eng

Bachelors in Chemical Eng

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Environmental Engineer 1Agency:Department of Natural ResourcesJob Requisition ID:JR0000005526Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:$58,240.00Job Description:This position is located in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) - Watershed Protection Branch - Drinking Water Program -Drinking Water Engineering and Permitting unit. This position involves the review, processing, and assessment of Permits and Plans of EPDpermittedpublic drinking water systems. This position is responsible for determining whether proposed municipal public drinking water systemsmeet all criteria described in EPD rules as well as minimum standards for drinking water systems as well as planning a multi-tiered approach toprogram implementation. Applicant must be able to apply engineering judgement and knowledge of water treatment technologies to determinewhether to grant or modify a permit to operate a drinking public water system in the state of Georgia. This position will work with other units in EPDand other state and federal agencies to manage the complete Drinking Water Permitting and Regulatory review process. This position will requirein-state travel, interaction with drinking water professionals and organizations, public, water system operators, state inspectors and other state andfederal regulatory managers, Excellent communication and team leading skills are vital and include both verbal and written proficiency.Preferred Qualifications:1. Experience in state and federal rules and regulations.2. Experience working in an environmental engineering profession.3. Familiarity with state and federal drinking water rules and regulations.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in agricultural, chemical, civil, environmental, civil-sanitary or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.