NPDES Permit Writer – Water Quality Impact

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Wellness rewards

HSA

Pension plans

Paid leave

Education reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning

Free Parking

Job summary

The Environmental Manager 2 role within the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is an entry-level position focusing on NPDES permit writing, wasteload allocation analyses, and technical document preparation. You will coordinate with IDEM and EPA staff, engage with regulated entities, and help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations to protect water quality across Indiana.

You will develop technical documents, review permit applications, and support public meetings

Qualifications

• Technical Writing & Communication – Ability to understand application materials and draft permits, fact sheets, and correspondence and effectively communicating regulatory requirements.
• Analytical & Organizational Skills – Skill in managing multiple complex projects, conducting data‑based analyses, and applying environmental rules and standards.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an environmental expert and provides guidance to regulated communities, government officials, attorneys and staff responsible for a variety of programs and program elements.
• Project Management: Performs project management duties to ensure effective and timely management of program area needs, attends meetings, and responds to telephone calls, e-mails, etc., as required. Acts as a technical point-of-contact for assigned programs administering environmental programs which may include, but not limited to, environmental media sampling, data analysis, technical writing, work plan and report preparation, technical reviews, etc.
• Permits: Researches state and federal guidance, laws, and regulations related to permits. Contacts applicants to request additional information to process applications, when necessary. Responds to comments from applicants, defends permit terms and conditions, and interacts with permittees to resolve permitting issues. Attends and participates in public meetings and hearings regarding permit actions throughout Indiana and/or appears in legal appeals of permit actions.
• Inspection: Conducts surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, reads plans, interprets findings, and cites appropriate violations of state and federal regulations. Provides technical and regulatory guidance to the regulated community in their assigned geographic area.
• Enforcement & Compliance: Uses all compliance, enforcement tools, and resources available to ensure that regulated sources return to compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and standards in a timely manner.
• Outreach Coordination: Communicates effectively with responsible parties, consultants, and/or their representatives, affected stakeholders, and interested parties such as citizens, public officials, and interest groups in a courteous and professional manner regarding permits, laws, questions, and program-related inquiries.

Skills

Technical Writing & Communication

Analytical & Organizational Skills

Job description

The Environmental Manager 2 role within the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is an entry-level position focusing on NPDES permit writing, wasteload allocation analyses, and technical document preparation. You will coordinate with IDEM and EPA staff, engage with regulated entities, and help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations to protect water quality across Indiana.

You will develop technical documents, review permit applications, and support public meetings