Impactful Municipal Wastewater NPDES Permit Writer

Civicworks; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Department of Environmental Management is seeking an Environmental Manager 2 in the Municipal NPDES Permits Section. The role involves developing, drafting, and reviewing NPDES permits for municipal facilities, conducting wasteload allocation analyses, and coordinating with regulatory staff and the public.

This entry-level position supports water quality protection and public health by ensuring municipal discharges comply with state and federal environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of chemistry, biology, hydrology, mathematics, engineering, and environmental sciences.
• Excellent research and writing skills for preparing accurate, precise, clear, and thorough reports.
• Ability to conduct surveys, inspections, and investigations of facilities and interpret findings.
• Ability to effectively interact and orally communicate with diverse parties for meetings, hearings, and negotiations.
• At least five years of environmental or environmental public health experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Developing, drafting, and reviewing NPDES permits for municipal facilities.
• Conducting wasteload allocation analyses.
• Preparing technical documents and coordinating with regulatory staff and the public.
• Supporting water quality protection and public health by ensuring municipal discharges comply with state and federal standards.

Skills

Environmental science knowledge

Research & writing

Field surveys & inspections

Oral communication

Regulatory coordination

Job description

Indiana Department of Environmental Management is seeking an Environmental Manager 2 in the Municipal NPDES Permits Section. The role involves developing, drafting, and reviewing NPDES permits for municipal facilities, conducting wasteload allocation analyses, and coordinating with regulatory staff and the public.

This entry-level position supports water quality protection and public health by ensuring municipal discharges comply with state and federal environmental standards.