Engineer I - Prevention & Preparedness
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The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) recognizes its Engineers are a highly valued resource and play a critical role in protecting public health and the environment. For that reason, we are now providing monetary recruitment incentives to new DNREC Engineers in accordance to our Recruitment Program Policy and Procedures.
Salary
Yearly: $64,250.79
Salary Plan: SMV
Pay Grade: G11
Shift Hours
Shift Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Employment Type
Employment Type: Actual Vacancy
Employment Term
Employment Term: Regular
Agency
Agency: DNREC/Division of Waste and Hazardous Substance
Contact Information
Contact Name: DNREC Talent Acquisition
Contact Phone: 302-739-9901
Telework Eligibility
Telework Eligible: Yes
About the Role
This position supports regulatory, preparedness, and community protection programs and assists regulated facilities in meeting applicable requirements. Responsibilities include conducting onsite inspections, evaluating Risk Management Plans, reviewing technical and compliance documentation, preparing inspection reports, tracking corrective actions, maintaining program databases, and supporting enforcement activities. While current responsibilities include work under the Accidental Release Prevention program, the position is designed to provide adaptable capacity for emerging initiatives and future program needs.
Responsibilities
- Drafts, develops and modifies engineering designs, plans and specifications.
- Reviews permit applications, blueprints and/or designs prepared by others to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
- Applies the principles and theories of science and mathematics to research and develop solutions to technical problems.
- Plans and conducts field studies, surveys, research and development projects, inspections and/or investigations to collect data and ensure conformance to state/federal laws and regulations.
- Tests or evaluates materials, equipment, systems and facilities.
- Plans and coordinates engineering projects.
- Reviews, analyzes and reports on the status of projects and/or regulatory conformance.
- Develops cost estimates for project time and materials.
- Provides technical guidance and training to technical staff.
Job Requirements for Engineer I
- Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher (or have an anticipated graduation date within 9 months) in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or official notice of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
Essential Functions
- Drafts, develops and modifies engineering designs, plans and specifications.
- Reviews permit applications, blueprints and/or designs prepared by others to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
- Applies the principles and theories of science and mathematics to research and develop solutions to technical problems.
- Plans and conducts field studies, surveys, research and development projects, inspections and/or investigations to collect data and ensure conformance to state/federal laws and regulations.
- Tests or evaluates materials, equipment, systems and facilities.
- Plans and coordinates engineering projects.
- Reviews, analyzes and reports on the status of projects and/or regulatory conformance.
- Develops cost estimates for project time and materials.
- Provides technical guidance and training to technical staff.
Additional Information
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/.
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the âMy Applicationsâ tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.
If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Click on a link below to apply for this position:
- Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.
- Contact us via conventional means.