$2,500 Hiring Incentive
Current Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Employees do NOT qualify for Hiring IncentivePLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGEJob ID: 29169
Agency: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Location:Pierre, SDSalary: $86,716.73-$102,004.44 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: EM1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a Full-Time position with the Agriculture & Natural Resources. For more information on the Agriculture & Natural Resources, please visit https://danr.sd.gov/.
Are you a licensed Professional Engineer; tired of trying to always stay billable, tracking billable hours, invoicing, and letting the opinions of the client dictate design decisions? Are you looking for a 40-hour work week with more variety and a chance to get out of the office once in a while? Would you like the opportunity to make decisions that have a real-world impact on the lakes and rivers of South Dakota? Are you a leader at heart with a desire to mentor junior engineers as they progress in their career? If so, DANR has the opportunity you are looking for.
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is looking for a licensed Professional Engineer with a demonstrated interest in leadership to oversee the team responsible for regulating wastewater treatment and implementing portions of the state's Surface Water Discharge permitting program (commonly known as the NPDES permitting program). This is a Team Leader position. The selected candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day productivity of a team of engineers. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental engineer with an established background in NPDES permitting to mentor junior engineers and have a real-world impact on the state's water resources.
The person hired for this position will oversee a team of engineers responsible for: updating individual discharge permits, conducting and documenting inspections at permitted facilities, and collaborating with the regulated public to protect surface water resources. The selected candidate will be responsible for: reviewing and approving plans and specs; tracking permit status, team productivity, and other programmatic data; conducting or overseeing inspections performed by staff; writing and reviewing inspection reports; preparing enforcement documents when necessary; staff development and other duties commonly associated with a first-level supervisor of a statewide water quality permitting program.
This is a "working supervisor" position and the selected candidate will not only be responsible for directing the day-to-day activities of a team of engineers, but will also be expected to "roll up their sleeves" and "get their boots dirty" performing the full range of duties of the team they oversee.
Information on the engineering career family is available at https://bhr.sd.gov/employees/classification-compensation/career-families/index.html.
This work involves:
- team leadership and mentorship;
- organizing and directing staff workload;
- providing guidance, training and support to staff;
- reviewing and approving plans and specs;
- collaborating within the Program and throughout the Department to meet objectives;
- writing individual discharge permits;
- completing and reviewing inspection reports;
- working to achieve voluntary compliance;
- tracking team productivity and assisting with report preparation for submission to program partners;
- providing assistance to other teams within the Water Quality Program as necessary, and of course, other duties as assigned.
This work is conducted predominantly in an office environment with approximately 20% to 40% being field work. Field work will be performed indoors and outside in the full range of temperature and weather conditions. Field work, as well as attendance at training events and conferences, will require in- and out-of-state travel. The selected candidate must be able to: sit, stand, traverse rough and uneven terrain, negotiate stairs, ladders, and other obstacles commonly found in industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, and construction work environments.
Some of the benefits of working for DANR:
- 40-hour work week;
- paid vacation (15 days/year);
- sick leave (14 days/year);
- 11 paid holidays per year;
- paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child);
- potential for a flexible work schedule after your first six months;
More information on the work/life balance and exceptional benefits of employment with DANR can be found at: https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/index.html
We offer a $2,500 hiring and retention incentive. The first half of the incentive will be paid to you by your second paycheck. The remainder of the incentive is paid after you have worked with us for 15 months. Qualification for this bonus is regulated by existing rules and guidelines.
The state of South Dakota offers a generous health benefits package, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, you will have access to one of the top retirement systems in the nation.
The state of South Dakota offers extensive training opportunities to build your skills and knowledge. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to attend in- and out-of-state conferences and workshops to grow their knowledge base and maintain continuing education obligations.
Licenses and Certifications:To be considered for this position, applicants must be a South Dakota licensed Professional Engineer or have the ability to transfer an out of state PE license within six months of start date.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:The ideal candidate is someone with a Bachelors degree in any engineering discipline from an ABET accredited college, experience in water/wastewater, and experience with a state NPDES permitting program. This person will have an interest in continuous learning, the heart of a teacher, and a strong desire to affect programmatic efficacy through leadership. We are looking for someone who wants to serve the citizens of South Dakota by protecting and improving water quality and growing our economy.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume/CV.This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=KF
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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