Job Specification Details

Engineering work at an advanced professional level for the Department of Environmental Conservation. Duties involve complex tasks in the technical review and analysis of environmental policies, programs, activities and data in a variety of regulatory, non-regulatory, and engineering programs. Duties entail the collection and analysis of engineering data, evaluation of conceptual engineering plans and the preparation and evaluation of engineering design and construction plans and specifications. Work involves independence in assuring completion of work assignments, and responsibility and accountability for work performed by project teams, and differs from a lower level engineer in the number and complexity of assigned responsibilities and their environmental, health and economic effects, and in the level of influence and responsibility involving collaboration between teams within the organization. May provide project or program oversight and/or supervise program staff or provide expertise in a specialized engineering or program element, which is not duplicated in the Department. Work is performed under the general direction of an Environmental Program Manager or Division Director.

Plans, develops, and implements engineering plans and programs; reviews and analyses proposed projects and plans for consistency with policies, statutes, regulations and rules, and for environmental impact; researches, collects, analyses, and enters information into, and maintains, data bases, and writes reports; prepares environmental impact statements and recommendations for corrective actions/alternatives; reviews and processes grant/loan applications; and prepares, develops and presents informational and educational materials. Researches engineering and administrative issues. Develops and maintains technical and administrative expertise in assigned programs, including highly complex federal and state compliance and reporting work. Provides expert opinion, advice and training to Department management and staff, outside parties and the public on assigned programs. Makes compliance recommendations, including enforcement in regulatory programs.

May supervise other engineering, technical and administrative staff on specific projects or on a permanent basis. Provides leadership, guidance and motivation to specific project teams. Trains staff, and represents the state in public meetings, in legal proceedings and to regional and national organizations. Develops and implements technical and administrative program changes. Performs related duties as required.
 

Duties are largely performed in an office setting; however, some field travel may be necessary for which private means of transportation must be available. Fieldwork may involve exposure to chemicals, gases, hazardous liquid and solid waste, and construction sites during all weather conditions; and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.

Thorough knowledge of engineering systems analysis and evaluation.

Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, rules, policies and technologies of assigned programs.

Expert knowledge of the technology and/or administrative procedures associated with the assigned programs. 

Considerable knowledge of the scientific method of observation and analysis.

Considerable knowledge of planning principles and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of data gathering techniques and various systems for organizing and interpreting such data. Considerable knowledge of the basic principles of environmental management and protection.

Ability to read and understand engineering plans and specifications.

Ability to evaluate engineering reports, plans and specifications.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to read and understand technical writing.

Ability to understand and interpret complex and technical information.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental, sanitary, chemical, water resources, civil or mechanical engineering or a related field AND five (5) or more years of experience in in a related engineering field 

OR

One (1) year or more of experience as an Environmental Engineer VII or two (2) years or more as an Environmental Engineer VI.

Masters Degree in environmental, sanitary, chemical, water resources, civil or mechanical engineering or a related

Registration as a Professional Engineer in Vermont, by written examination, in the fields of civil, civil/sanitary, environmental or sanitary.