Environmental Engineer

Are you ready to assist the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in furthering its mission of: Conserving and enhancing our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations?

 

If yes - we are seeking a Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment team member to help protect our surface waters in the State of Iowa with waste load allocations and to ensure clean water for all citizens.

 

Join us on our journey to become a role model for public service nationwide!

Careers with the DNR enjoy a culture of meaningful and satisfying work.

 

This role will allow an individual to contribute experience and knowledge towards fulfilling our mission through one’s behaviors and actions demonstrating the DNR’s Guiding Principles of Accountability, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Customer Focus, Data-Based Decisions, Empowerment, Integrity, Long-Term Thinking, Mutual Respect, Results/Outcome Orientation, and Valuing Employees.

 

Describe in your resume and cover letter how you demonstrate the Guiding Principles & Critical Job Competencies, can perform the Essential Functions, and have education/experience transferable to the Job Description. Applicants are encouraged to attach a resume and cover letter to best describe their experience and education.

 

 

Perform calculations for waste load allocations (WLAs) and water quality-based effluent limits for individual wastewater treatment facilities as assigned by the lead worker/Environmental Engineer Senior (EES). For each assigned project, a detailed documentation of parameters and assumptions used in the calculations will be prepared and submitted for approval by the lead worker/EES.

 

Perform review and analysis of technical issues related to WLAs and WLA methodologies as assigned by the supervisor or lead worker/EES. Tasks may include review of technical papers, permittee-submitted site-specific studies, EPA guidance documents, or similar document, and analysis of ambient monitoring data or EPA-generated data. Following review of assigned projects, a technical briefing or summary may be requested by the supervisor or lead worker/EES.

 

Assist in the review/promulgation of water quality standards (WQS) as assigned by the supervisor or lead worker/EES. Perform work elements to support WQS review. Work elements may include reviewing technical guidance documents, preparing summary reports, performing economic analyses, assembling data, or completing similar special projects. For each assigned work effort, submittal of timely draft products may be requested by the lead worker/EES for review and approval.

 

Assist the lead worker/EES in assembling water quality modeling input data including, but not limited to, stream hydraulics/hydrology, pollutant background concentrations, and rate coefficients. Participate/assist in field studies to collect data as needed or requested. Run water quality models to determine required WLAs.

 

Provide technically sound documentation of critical calculations and technical sources. Submit documentation and modeling results for review and approval by the lead worker/EES. Assist the lead worker/EES in reviewing and selecting new or updated models for use by the department.

 

Position Specific Competencies: Action-oriented; high productivity; Communication Skills; Accountability; Customer Focus; Critical Thinking and Reasoning Skills; Attention to Detail; Team Player; Self-management; Passion for the Work; Computer Skills; Integrity; Interpersonal Skills. Technical skills: hydrology and hydraulics, MS Excel macro and VBA use.

 

Graduation from accredited college of engineering.

Explore the outstanding State of Iowa Benefits features valued at about 30% of your total compensation package. https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits/employees

   (Premiums can start as low as $54/month for single and $180/month for family coverage).

 

A competitive pay plan and rewarding work. The starting salary for new state employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. You can expect a salary increase after your first six months, and then annual consideration afterward.

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

 

The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their DAS on-line application. 

For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment website.

 

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 

The DNR seeks to hire individuals who wish to support our mission, which is to conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organization, to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Sanitary, Civil, Chemical, Nuclear, Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, Biomedical, or Public Health Engineering;

Licensure as a Professional Engineer by the Iowa Board of Engineering Examiners.

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