Environmental Engineer V - Dam Safety Program Regulatory and Emergency Act
About The Position
The Department of Environmental Conservation, Water Investment Division, Dam Safety Program (DSP) is seeking a highly motivated individual with regulatory policy experience to join the regulatory and emergency action planning group within our team. Experience or interest in dam safety engineering, regulation, Emergency Action Planning, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for dams is preferred. Candidates with the intent to pursue Professional Engineer licensure in the future are desired. An ideal applicant will have the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced work environment where public safety is vital, and the goal is to reduce risks to life, property, and the environment from dam incidents and failure through effective communication, education, and regulation. Candidates should have strong technical skills, written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to identify and implement process improvements. The DSP acts as both a regulator and dam owner, regulating nearly 1,000 non-power, non-federal dams statewide and acts as the State’s owner representative at 14 dams, including the three Winooski River Flood Control dams. The DSP is a growing team that includes staff engineers, analysts, technicians, and professional engineers with many years of Dam Safety experience. Major duties include dam safety rule compliance and program buildout, permit review, issuance, and oversight; development, maintenance, and review of Emergency Action Plans (EAPs); development of EAP policy and training; assistance with dam emergencies, dam inspections; dam operation and maintenance support including flood control dam oversight and operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental, sanitary, chemical, water resources, civil or mechanical engineering
- Two (2) or more years of experience in a related engineering field OR One (1) year or more of experience as an Environmental Engineer IV
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment where public safety is vital
- Strong technical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements
Nice To Haves
- Experience or interest in dam safety engineering
- Experience or interest in dam safety regulation
- Experience or interest in Emergency Action Planning
- Experience or interest in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for dams
- Intent to pursue Professional Engineer licensure in the future
Responsibilities
- Dam safety rule compliance and program buildout
- Permit review, issuance, and oversight
- Development, maintenance, and review of Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
- Development of EAP policy and training
- Assistance with dam emergencies
- Dam inspections
- Dam operation and maintenance support including flood control dam oversight and operations
Benefits
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- A State defined benefit pension plan
- A deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
