Environmental Engineer Manager 1 (Surface Water Discharge Permitting Manager)

State of South Dakota • Pierre, SD

185d • $86,716 - $102,004

About The Position

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is looking for a licensed Professional Engineer with a demonstrated interest in leadership to oversee the team responsible for regulating wastewater treatment and implementing portions of the state's Surface Water Discharge permitting program (commonly known as the NPDES permitting program). This is a Team Leader position. The selected candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day productivity of a team of engineers. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental engineer with an established background in NPDES permitting to mentor junior engineers and have a real-world impact on the state's water resources. The person hired for this position will oversee a team of engineers responsible for: updating individual discharge permits, conducting and documenting inspections at permitted facilities, and collaborating with the regulated public to protect surface water resources. The selected candidate will be responsible for: reviewing and approving plans and specs; tracking permit status, team productivity, and other programmatic data; conducting or overseeing inspections performed by staff; writing and reviewing inspection reports; preparing enforcement documents when necessary; staff development and other duties commonly associated with a first-level supervisor of a statewide water quality permitting program. This is a 'working supervisor' position and the selected candidate will not only be responsible for directing the day-to-day activities of a team of engineers, but will also be expected to 'roll up their sleeves' and 'get their boots dirty' performing the full range of duties of the team they oversee.

Requirements

• Licensed Professional Engineer in South Dakota or ability to transfer an out of state PE license within six months of start date
• Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline from an ABET accredited college
• Experience in water/wastewater
• Experience with a state NPDES permitting program

Nice To Haves

• Interest in continuous learning
• Desire to mentor junior engineers
• Strong desire to affect programmatic efficacy through leadership

Responsibilities

• Team leadership and mentorship
• Organizing and directing staff workload
• Providing guidance, training and support to staff
• Reviewing and approving plans and specs
• Collaborating within the Program and throughout the Department to meet objectives
• Writing individual discharge permits
• Completing and reviewing inspection reports
• Working to achieve voluntary compliance
• Tracking team productivity and assisting with report preparation for submission to program partners
• Providing assistance to other teams within the Water Quality Program as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 40-hour work week
• Paid vacation (15 days/year)
• Sick leave (14 days/year)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child)
• Potential for a flexible work schedule after your first six months
• $2,500 hiring and retention incentive
• Generous health benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Access to one of the top retirement systems in the nation
• Extensive training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree