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Environmental Engineer - Wastewater

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Job Information
Title:	Environmental Engineer - Wastewater
Market Range:	MR20
Approved Date:	9/11/2024 10:33:54 AM
FLSA:	Exempt
EEO Code:	PROFESSIONALS
Career Level:	P3
Career Level Description:	Professional Level 3
Job Code:	101043
Job Family:	ES - Environmental Services
Sub Family:	WATRQ - Water Quality

Primary Purpose
Protect the public health and water quality by: Acting as a plan reviewer in Wastewater Management to assist the section in achieving their goals. Engaging in consultation or meetings with customer under difficult or contentious circumstances. Coaching and assisting staff with technical questions. Assisting in the development and implementation of activities relative to wastewater system design, permitting and construction. Providing wastewater managers with key technical support concerning wastewater system design problems. Assisting with process development suggestions with an objective of continuous improvement. Participate in inspections of sites and assets as needed for permit process completion. Coordinates and participates in O&M inspections of septic systems, and of public swimming pools.

Essential Functions
		Priority	% Time
•	Conduct review of plans with respect to various types of complex wastewater system design. Provide effective communication with staff, system designers, and customers regarding plan review comments and needed items to facilitate permit issuance. Maintain goals relating to review and permit issuance turnaround times.	1	60%
•	Complete field work and permitting for Commercial Permit applications and Offsite Easement permit applications.	2	15%
•	This position is expected to, along with OSWP supervisors, solve permitting workflow problems plus finding solutions for more seamless business interfaces with Permitting, Planning and IDPP thus creating a continuous improvement process.	3	10%
•	Perform advanced wastewater system inspection with Wastewater Management program. Perform Type VI system State-mandated inspections.	4	10%
•	Assist with pool inspections or other tasks, as needed for process improvement or emergency management.	5	5%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

Additional Responsibilities
•	Inspect public swimming pools and issue pool operation permits.

IMPORTANT In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions
Career Level:	P3
Career Level Description:	Professional Level 3
Qualifications

Required Education
•	Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field

Required Experience
•	Three years of experience in environmental planning, inspections or engineering

Required Licenses and Certifications
•	NC Professional Engineer (PE) in civil or related engineering discipline
•	Valid Driver's license and "safe" driving record

Qualification Equivalency
•	Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted

Preferred Education
•	Master's Degree	Civil Engineering or related discipline

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•	Excellent ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats to explain technical specifications and negotiate with stakeholders.
•	Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design of water related projects.
•	Strong computer skills to use word processing, spreadsheet, and some database functionality.
•	Excellent ability to work with stakeholders on a project, both inside and outside the organization.
•	Excellent listening skills to understand a customer perspective and provide services that meet expectations.
•	Detail oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
•	Excellent techniques to complete work on projects that have multiple people and organizations involved.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Core Competencies

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Standard ADA Selection:	Office Environment

Mental Demands
	N/A	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently	Constantly
Memorization/Concentration				X
Learning/Knowledge Retention				X
Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures				X
Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)				X
Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data				X
Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation				X
Interacting with Others				X
Comprehension			X
Organization				X
Decision Making				X

Mental Capability/Cognitive Requirements
Comprehension	Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize individual work schedule to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating