Environmental Engineer 1-WPB-Safe Dams Unit Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

This position is located in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division – Watershed Protection Branch – Regulatory Support Program, Safe Dams Unit. The incumbent in this position will be part of a dynamic team that regulates the high hazard dams in the state. The incumbent in this position will review plans and specifications for construction of new dams and rehabilitation of existing dams; ensure compliance with permit requirements; inspect dams as needed; draft enforcement documents, and review inspection reports and technical documents. As this position involves routine interaction with the public, regulated industry, consultants, and other governmental officials, the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts is essential. Good technical writing skills are also essential for this position. The incumbent will also be responsible for management and update of database information and should have experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. This position requires office and field work. There is some travel involved including some overnight stays as the Unit covers the entire state. The incumbent in this position must have a current, valid driver’s license.

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This position requires field work in some remote locations near lakes. Selected candidates for this position must be able to do some hiking to remote dam locations and must be able to walk up and down steep slopes of the dam for inspection purposes. Safety gear and related supplies (e.g., life vests, boots, snake chaps, bug/tick repellent) are provided; however, selected candidates should be aware that they may encounter snakes, alligators, ticks and other bugs while performing this job. Selected candidates should be comfortable working near water and marshy areas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with inspection of dams Experience in dam safety activities Experience with land surveying Experience in the interpretation and application of state and federal regulations Possess a Civil or Environmental Engineering Degree Possess the Engineer in Training certification or are registered as a Professional Engineer Experience with hydraulics and hydrology Salary is commensurate with education and experience in compliance with State Personnel Board Rules. This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified. Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring unit for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

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If the minimum qualifications for a job require a college education and you have obtained a degree from a college or university outside the USA, you are required to submit an International Education Evaluation Letter showing your degree is equivalent to one obtained at a college or university in the USA. International Educational Evaluations are accepted from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( https://www.naces.org/members ) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators ( https://aice-eval.org/evaluation-guides/ ). The Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bachelor’s degree in agricultural, chemical, civil, environmental, civil-sanitary or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.