WATER QUALITY ENGINEER Posting Begin Date: 2025/02/19 Posting End Date: 2025/03/05 Category: Environmental Services Sub Category: Natural Resources Work Type: Full Time Location: Idaho Falls, ID, United States Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description State of Idaho Opportunity Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM Mountain Time on the posting end date. Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meetthe MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement. Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed. State of Idaho Employees: When searching for a new career within the state, browse and apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State External Career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new job. Internal candidates should always use Luma Opportunities. This position may be eligible for a moving/relocation reimbursement. Moving bonus criteria must be met in accordance with the State of Idaho Moving Policy. This positionmaybe eligible for hybrid telecommuting in accordance with the Statewide Telecommuting Policy (https://dhr.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/TelecommutingResources/Section7\_Telecommuting\_Policy.pdf) . Telecommuting may be subject to successful completion of probation. Positions established at the staff engineer level may be underfilled at the associate or engineer-in-training levels. After successfully completing a training plan, meeting the minimum qualifications for the staff engineer level, and receiving a professional engineering license, the employee will be reclassified and compensated as a staff Engineer. Position: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a Water Quality Engineer for the Idaho Falls Regional Office. Responsibilities: Responsibilities: · Evaluate the engineering of public drinking water, wastewater, and other systems for compliance with applicable rules and standard engineering practices. · Hold responsibility for regional wastewater and drinking water loan and grant projects. · Determine independently the acceptability of the planning, design, and operation of water and wastewater systems. · Work in a team with other DEQ engineering and technical staff on complex environmental quality issues to provide engineering expertise and perspective. · Resolve engineering related issues from designs prepared by professional engineers in private consulting firms. · Assist and mentor other engineering staff. · Develops engineering guidance policies for the professional engineering community. Criteria for each level of consideration: (see detailed Minimum Qualifications listed below) Engineer Staff (Salary Range: $33.00 - $37.50) : TheStafflevel is typically met by Licensed in Idaho as a PE, which includes experience as described below. Engineer Associate (Salary Level $29.00 - $31.25): TheAssociatelevel is typically met by certification by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) AND two years of EIT experience as described below. Engineer In Training (Salary $28.00 - $29.00) The Engineer in Training (EIT) Graduation from a four-year Engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET)PLUSwithin six (6) months of hire receive certification by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer Intern; OR Certification as an EIT from another jurisdiction that included graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) OR Graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET)PLUSverification that the candidate has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination. Staff Level Minimum Qualifications : Licensed in Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE) OREligible for comity licensure by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers in accordance with Idaho Code, Title 54, Chapter 12 AND Experience: + Analyzing, interpreting and applying federal, state and local laws when applying professional engineering principles and practices. + Writing technical engineering reports; + Evaluating, selecting and adapting standard engineering plans, specifications and standards in completing projects; + Coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards. AND Valid driver's license Associate Level Minimum Qualifications : Candidates must have one of the following:  · Certification by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer-in-Training · OR certification from another jurisdiction that included graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) AND · Two years of E.I.T. experience: reading and interpreting engineering plans, specifications, and standards on projects; interpreting and applying federal, state, and local laws, when applying standard engineering principles and practices; coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards. · Experience: analyzing, interpreting and applying federal, state and local laws when applying professional engineering principles and practices; writing technical engineering reports; evaluating, selecting and adapting standard engineering plans, specifications and standards in completing projects; coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards. AND · Valid driver's license Engineer In Training Level Minimum Qualifications: + Graduation from a four-year Engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET)PLUSwithin six (6) months of hire receive certification by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer Intern; OR + Certification as an EIT from another jurisdiction that included graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) OR + Graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET)PLUSverification that the candidate has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination. Required Specialty Minimum Qualification · Six credit hours of education related to water quality and/or water pollution control, including current technologies, construction and operational methods, mechanical systems, and material specifications to include inspection procedures; Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and related laws, guidelines, and practices applicable to wastewater, public drinking water, or solid waste systems;ANDapproximately two years of EIT experience in water quality. · Six credit hours of education related to water quality and/or water pollution control, including current technologies, construction and operation methods, mechanical systems, and material specifications to include inspection procedures; Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and related laws, guidelines, and practices applicable to wastewater, public drinking water, or solid waste systems; PLUS approximately two years of engineering experience in the areas listed. · Good knowledge of scientific principles and industrial, municipal, and/or private processes that has been gained through possession of a college degree in the Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Chemical, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Education or a closely related field;ANDone (1) years of full ‐ time work experience conducting industrial/commercial, municipal, and/or private system inspections, including determining facility compliance with rules, statutes, and permits; conducting on ‐ site educational activities; and investigating citizen complaints as a major function of the job;ORpossession of an unrelated degree or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a four year undergraduate degree;ANDfour (4) years of full time experience as described above. Desired Specialty Minimum Qualification · Six credit hours of education related to water quality inspection procedures and Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and related laws, guidelines, and practices applicable to wastewater, public drinking water, or solid waste systems. Physical Requirements: • Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a time. • Ability to bend and reach for filing purposes. • Some periods of heavy reading and typing are required. • Ability to lift 30 pounds when working with file boxes. • Ability to climb ladders, staircases, work on uneven terrain. • Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds over rough terrain. • Ability to work in adverse or inclement weather. • Ability to work in extreme hot or cold temperatures both outside and inside. • Ability to work on elevated instrument platforms, ladders, etc. • Field sites may involve working near and with drilling rigs, backhoes, trucks and other large equipment in rough terrain. • May work in the vicinity of loud noise. • May come into contact with hazardous waste/materials. Required Licensure or Certifications: You must identify your PE#, and State of issuance if other than Idaho, on your resume to be eligible for this position. Other Requirements: · May be required to travel and stay overnight in remote areas Benefits: The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html. EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected]. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. About Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ): DEQ is a state department created by the Idaho Environmental Protection and Health Act to ensure clean air, water, and land in the state and protect Idaho citizens from the adverse health impacts of pollution. As a regulatory agency, DEQ enforces various state environmental regulations and administers a number of federal environmental protection laws including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The agency is committed to working in partnership with local communities, businesses, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions. The Department of Environmental Quality may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.     To protect human health and the quality of Idaho's air, land, and water. www.deq.idaho.gov If you have questions, please contact us at: Email: [email protected] Phone: (208) 373-0333