Industrial Wastewater Permit Manager (Environmental Engineer 3)
About the role
The Department of Ecology is seeking an Industrial Wastewater Permit Manager (Environmental Engineer 3) to support the Water Quality Program in the Northwest region of Washington state.
Responsibilities
- Develop wastewater discharge permits.
- Review engineering reports submitted for ISGP and individual NPDES permits.
- Review water quality monitoring data to determine facility compliance.
- Conduct facility inspections, provide technical assistance, and write inspection reports.
- Conduct water quality sampling and analyze monitoring data to evaluate compliance.
- Assist with the development of enforcement actions.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and clearly explain complex technical issues in plain language.
- Work with the Ecology Communications team to respond to media inquiries.
Requirements
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington, AND
- Three (3) years of experience in environmental engineering.
Qualifications
- Experience or training in developing and/or implementing wastewater discharge permits.
- Experience in wastewater and/or stormwater treatment, including reviewing or preparing engineering documents, operation and maintenance manuals, stormwater management manual.
- Experience with Western Washington Hydrology Model (WWHM) or similar models for designing stormwater control facilities.
- Experience or training in water quality sampling and water quality monitoring data analysis.
Benefits
Details on benefits will be provided in the Supplemental Information section.
Pay
The salary range for this position includes a Step M longevity step, with the high end of the range being the salary listed. The salary includes a 5% premium pay due to the position location in King County.
Schedule
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options after successful completion of the probationary period. A minimum of two days per week is required in the office after successful completion of the probationary period. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.