Environmental Engineer 1

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) - Watershed Protection Branch - Drinking Water Program - Drinking Water Engineering and Permitting unit. This position involves the review, processing, and assessment of Permits and Plans of EPD permitted public drinking water systems. This position is responsible for determining whether proposed municipal public drinking water systems meet all criteria described in EPD rules as well as minimum standards for drinking water systems as well as planning a multi-tiered approach to program implementation. Applicant must be able to apply engineering judgement and knowledge of water treatment technologies to determine whether to grant or modify a permit to operate a drinking public water system in the state of Georgia. This position will work with other units in EPD and other state and federal agencies to manage the complete Drinking Water Permitting and Regulatory review process. This position will require in-state travel, interaction with drinking water professionals and organizations, public, water system operators, state inspectors and other state and federal regulatory managers, Excellent communication and team leading skills are vital and include both verbal and written proficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in agricultural, chemical, civil, environmental, civil-sanitary or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.
Excellent communication and team leading skills (verbal and written proficiency).

Nice To Haves

Experience in state and federal rules and regulations.
Experience working in an environmental engineering profession.
Familiarity with state and federal drinking water rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Review, process, and assess Permits and Plans of EPD-permitted public drinking water systems.
Determine if proposed municipal public drinking water systems meet EPD rules and minimum standards.
Plan a multi-tiered approach to program implementation.
Apply engineering judgment and knowledge of water treatment technologies to grant or modify permits.
Work with other units in EPD and other state and federal agencies to manage the Drinking Water Permitting and Regulatory review process.
Engage in in-state travel.
Interact with drinking water professionals and organizations, the public, water system operators, state inspectors, and other state and federal regulatory managers.