- Requisition ID: REG03TQ
- Number of Openings: 1
- Advertised Salary: $67,000.00
- Shift: Day Job
- Posting End Date: May 28, 2024
This position is located in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) – Watershed Protection Branch. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers in the Drinking Water permitting and Engineering unit of the Drinking Water Program.
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide technical leadership related to drinking water rules , interpretation of surface water treatment rules, implementing Georgia Minimum Standards for Public water Systems, review and approve work product prepared by engineering staff which includes drinking water permits, plans and specification approval letters, Supplemental Environmental review and pilot studies. The manager is expected to develop technical expertise in water treatment processes and a working knowledge of surface water treatment rules, NEPA and state regulations so as to provide technical assistance to water systems throughout Georgia.
This position involves routine interaction with the public, the regulated community, consultants, other governmental officials and EPD District Offices. The position provides support during drought and other emergencies for the water sector as needed. . Good technical writing skills are essential for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience interpreting and implementing Surface Water Treatment rules
- Experience as an engineer in direct support of water treatment plant process or operations, or in design or
specification of water treatment plant systems and/or components. - Operational experience in public drinking water facilities (treatment processes, distribution systems, laboratory
analysis). - Familiarity with state and federal safe drinking water rules and regulations. 5. Management or leadership role
Please Note:
This position may be filled as a Environmental Engineer 4 depending on the qualifications of the most suitable candidate.
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 (www.naces.org/members.htm) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (www.aice-eval.org/Organization.aspx).
Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering (agricultural, chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical or sanitary) or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Four years of professional experience in environmental enforcement, environmental health, environmental monitoring, environmental protection or environmental research. Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis for a maximum of Two years non-managerial/supervisory experience.
