Engineer II (Waste to Energy) Salary $51,895.00 - $93,346.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Department Dept of Environmental Quality Job Number 18-11463 DWR65028298 Closing 1/11/2019 5:00 PM Eastern Description of Work This is a reposted vacancy announcement. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY in order to be considered. THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS GN Salary Grade: GN14 Recruitment Range: $51,895-$70,058 Location: Raleigh NC Division Information: The Division of Water Resources' mission is to protect the state's water supplies and foster stewardship of this natural resource for use by current and future generations of citizens. The Division comprises six Sections: Water Quality Regional Operations; Water Sciences; Public Water Supply; Water Quality Permitting; Groundwater Protection, Animal and Coal Ash Operations; and Water Planning. This goal is achieved through providing technical assistance and consultative services; establishing water quality standards and classifications; permitting regulated entities; certifying water treatment plant operators and wastewater operators; performing inspections and compliance activities; performing laboratory analysis and testing; and providing educational outreach and training. Branch Information: This position is in the Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Protection Section (AFOGPS) of the DWR. AFOGPS primarily focuses on the following program areas: animal feeding operations; underground injection control rules and well construction rules; oversight of groundwater incident management activities; and the provision of customer service and technical assistance to the general public, industry, and government agencies. Staff is responsible for permit actions for these program areas to include development of general permits or permit template language; permit application reviews and permit issuance; certification and/or authorizations; determination of the compliance status of permitted and regulated activities; the initiation of enforcement actions and legal orders; the evaluation of groundwater and surface water impacts and emergencies; and the implementation of new programs. Position Information: This position is physically located at 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina. This position is responsible for providing technical expertise and assistance to the Animal Feeding Operations (AFO) supervisor for the State and NPDES general and individual permitting programs for agricultural operations in the state. Due to the recent Executive Order 80, which partly addresses transition to a clean energy economy, the Department has placed more emphasis on waste-to-energy projects. While the employee will normally provides a detailed technical engineering review of all new, modified and renewed animal waste management systems, which includes innovative animal waste technologies, reviews will also include or waste-to-energy systems, such as biogas, that may be submitted for new or expanding swine operations. The engineering review shall include a detailed engineering review of plans, specifications and calculations, as well as, soil evaluations, agronomic evaluations, and hydrogeologic reports. The employee will provide technical assistance to address proper beneficial use of animal waste on the sites proposed (or existing) for intensive land application activities and ensure that the permits incorporate limitations and management strategies to protect these resources. Reviews must also be conducted of sites submitted for permitting of existing operations that are found to be in noncompliance with the regulations and statutes or have caused environmental harm as a result of failure to properly construct, operate or maintain an animal waste management system. This employee will assist in the development of the requirements that the regulated community must follow to protect water quality and the environment. Also, this position is responsible for the continuing educations and technical assistance of Division staff involved in the animal program. Other Requirements: Travel throughout the state, including some overnight travel Valid driver's license Limited physical effort will be required except for field inspections, which may require extensive walking Work in all types of inclement weather, heat, cold, rain during field inspections or training, and could be exposed to insects such as ticks, small rodents Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application. Any information omitted from the application, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit Qualified applicants must possess, and the application must clearly reflect, the minimum education and experience requirements and work experience that demonstrates the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Considerable knowledge of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in engineering, hydrology and hydraulics, wastewater processes and operations. 2. Working knowledge of combination of agriculture, soil science, agronomy, biology, chemistry and geology as it applies to water quality & wastewater treatment facilities. 3. General knowledge in the areas of the Clean Water Act, NC General Statutes and Administrative Code, NRCS Technical Guidance Documents, Agronomy, and other laws and regulations. 4. Ability to communicate orally and in documents clearly, concisely and organized manner reports addressing moderately complex engineering concepts and facts. 5. Considerable skills and knowledge with Microsoft Office suites, databases, data management and spreadsheets. Management Preference: Prefer Engineer Intern (EI) or Professional Engineer (PE). For Minimum Education and Experience Requirements, DEQ defines "an equivalent combination of training and experience" as North Carolina certification as an Engineering In Training (EIT), Engineer Intern (EI), Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or North Carolina licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) and additional three (3) years of progressively responsible experience. Engineering Intern - A person who complies with the requirements for education, experience and character, and has successfully passed the fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.** Interviewed candidates may be required to complete a skills assessment. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information To apply for this position, please click the APPLY button. All relevant experience must be included on the application to receive proper credit. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. If multiple applications are submitted by an applicant to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. Applicants requesting and / or receiving an accommodation via the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax but must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date. Persons eligible for veteran's preference must upload a copy of Form DD-214 and attach to the application. Persons eligible for RIF priority must upload their letter of notification and attach to the application. This applies to those employees that are subject to Articles 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13 and 14 of G.S. 126. This does not include employees of the legislative and judicial branches, the public school and community college systems, or other employees that are exempt from these Articles of the Human Resources Act. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. When a hiring range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more about Division of Water Resources by visiting To create an account please follow this link for instructions: . If you are having technical issues logging into your account or applying for a position, please review the Get Help/FAQs information on the website. If you are still experiencing technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Contact: Water Resources/Water Infrastructure HR (Please include position number with correspondence) For permanent appointments: State of North Carolina employees have the opportunity to participate in a compelling array of benefits to enhance their quality of life, their health, and their future. Benefits include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. To find out about these, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. 01 I UNDERSTAND that DEQ requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements. 02 If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $51,895 - $70,058? Yes No 03 Which of the following statements best describes your education, training, and experience level for this position? (This must be documented on your application to receive work credit.) Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience Professional Engineer (PE) License and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience (To be considered for this position, Professional Engineers must enter their license number under the Certification and Licensure section of the application.) Engineer In Training (EIT), Engineer Intern (EI), Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience (To be considered for this position, applicants who hold either an EIT, EI, or FE, must enter their license number under the Certification and Licensure section of the application.) None of the above 04 If you hold either an Engineering In Training (EIT), Engineer Intern (EI), Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), or Professional Engineer (PE), please enter your certification or license state and number. 05 How many years of experience do you have applying agriculture, agronomy, chemistry, biology, soil science, and/or geology to water quality and wastewater treatments facilities? No experience Less than three years 3 - 5 years 5+ years 06 What is your level of computer experience/knowledge (including Microsoft Office software and database applications)? Advanced - proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access Moderate - working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access Limited - minimal exposure to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access None 07 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of Soil and Water Engineering with considerable knowledge of Engineering Hydrology, Hydraulics, and Water Resources Engineering? None Limited Intermediate Advanced 08 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge in the principles and practices of agricultural and environmental engineering along with an understanding of conservation practices, agronomy, and soil science? None Limited Intermediate Advanced 09 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge federal and state environmental laws and regulatory requirements including but not limited to: Clean Water Act, NC General Statutes and Administrative Code, NRCS Technical Guidance Documents, Agronomy, and other laws and regulations? None Limited Intermediate Advanced 10 Which of the following best describe you level of demonstrated ability explaining engineering concepts and related facts in a clear, concise and organized manner, both verbally and in writing, for a variety of audiences? None Limited Intermediate Advanced 11 Please write a paragraph of 500 words or less explaining how your educational background and experience can contribute to the State's water quality and wastewater treatment. 12 Do you currently possess a valid driver's license? Yes I am able to obtain for employment No Required Question Agency State of North Carolina Address NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government Website