The Georgia Environmental Protection Division is seeking an Environmental Engineer for it's Mountain District Office in Cartersville, Georgia.The successful candidate will conduct detailed review of proposed drinking water system construction plans and specifications for compliance with all applicable requirements. The incumbent will: interact with city and/or county engineers and consultants to revise plans and specifications as needed; review and evaluate proposed well construction sites, well construction documentation, and well water quality test results for compliance with all applicable standards; review drinking water permit application packages; and update databases as appropriate. The successful candidate will also provide technical assistance to other staff members and general public, as needed. The ability to clearly articulate technical concepts is essential. The majority of work performed by this position requires the production of written technical documents; therefore, good technical writing skills are essential for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience reviewing engineering plans and specifications
- Experience with public drinking water systems
- Good communication skills in technical matters
- Experience with environmental regulation and related compliance and enforcement activities
- The ability to complete assignments in an efficient and accurate manner
- Experience in dealing with the public
Based on education and experience, the selectee will be hired into one of the job codes below. Salary is commensurate with education and experience in compliance with State Personnel Board Rules.
Minimum QualificationsETP020 - Environmental Engineer 1Entry Salary $58,240
Bachelor's degree in agricultural, chemical, civil, environmental, civil-sanitary or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.
ETP021 - Environmental Engineer 2Entry Salary $64,064
Bachelor's degree in agricultural, chemical, civil, environmental, civil-sanitary or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience in professional environmental protection or sanitary engineering work.
ETP022 - Environmental Engineer 3Entry Salary $70,470
Bachelor's degree in agricultural, chemical, civil, environmental, civil-sanitary or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience in professional environmental or sanitary engineering work OR One year of experience at a level equivalent to an Environmental Engineer 2 (ETP021) or position equivalent.
This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified. Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring unit for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. NOTE: If the minimum qualifications for a job require a college education and you have obtained a degree from a college or university outside the USA, you are required to submit an International Education Evaluation Letter showing your degree is equivalent to one obtained at a college or university in the USA. International Educational Evaluations are accepted from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (https://aice-eval.org/evaluation-guides/). The Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bachelor's degree in agricultural, chemical, civil, environmental, civil-sanitary or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.
