Stormwater Program Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3 / Environmental Engineer 2 - Underfill)

State of Oregon • Street, MD

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strives to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable environment that embraces and values diversity. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We strive to be a workplace where we share our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals, and while collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations. We celebrate and appreciate diversity, champion equity, and treat each other with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, or physical or mental disability in the administration of our programs and activities. Visit DEQ’s Civil Rights and Environmental Justice page. Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Oregon’s environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). At DEQ, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Oregon’s air, land, and water. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a full-time opportunity available for a Stormwater Program Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3 / Environmental Engineer 2 - Underfill). This position will be located in Portland, Oregon. Please consider joining an innovative team, and work to advance our agency’s mission to protect and improve Oregon’s environmental quality. About DEQ! The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is the primary regulatory agency of the government of the U.S. State of Oregon responsible for protecting and enhancing the state's natural resources. The Regional Divisions are responsible for implementation of Water Quality, Air Quality, and Waste Management and Cleanup Programs. The Regions provide the following services: compliance inspection of regulated entities; enforcement of permit requirements and administrative rules; issuance of air, water, and solid waste permits; investigation of complaints; issuance of subsurface permits; response to spills or other incidents with environmental impacts; direct contact and liaison with other governmental entities, industries, and the public; and technical assistance to regulated entities and the public. The Regions consist of Northwest, Eastern, and Western Region. This position is in Northwest Region and focuses on Water Quality. The Water Quality Division has a critical role in achieving the Department’s mission by developing policy, implementation tools, and implementation priorities for improving and protecting the quality of water in Oregon’s waterways. The Water Quality Division works cooperatively with the Department’s three regional offices and the Laboratory to deliver programs and services that protect and enhance the quality of the waters of the state to protect public health and the environment. For a visual representation of DEQ’s offices and their locations, view our DEQ Offices and Vehicle Inspection Testing Stations map. What you will do! You will advise DEQ management and develop advanced engineering and technical strategies, guidelines, rules, policies, and tools in the areas of municipal stormwater (MS4), post-construction stormwater management, industrial stormwater, and construction site erosion and sediment control stormwater. You will provide engineering technical review and approval for housing development projects with complex stormwater management design or those that may directly impact waters of the State. In addition, you will serve as a stormwater engineering resource and expert for the Water Quality Division and other DEQ programs, local governments, and industry representatives, and evaluate new and emerging stormwater pollution sources and associated practices and controls.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications for Environmental Engineer 3: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, such as environmental, chemical, civil, or mechanical, and 4 years of engineering experience. 2 years of experience in an environmental protection/control program. A current Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Substitution: If no degree, a current Professional Engineer license (PE), 7 years of engineering experience, and 4 years of experience in an environmental protection/control program are required.
• Minimum Qualifications for Environmental Engineer 2 - Underfill: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, such as environmental, chemical, civil, or mechanical, and 3 years of engineering experience. 1 year of experience in an environmental protection/control program.
• Substitution: If no degree, 6 years of engineering experience and 3 years of experience in an environmental protection/control program are required.
• The Environmental Engineer 2 underfill option is available to you if you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Environmental Engineer 3 upon hire.
• In order to retain this appointment, you must be able to meet the minimum qualifications for the Environmental Engineer 3 by obtaining your Oregon registration for Professional Engineer within 3 years of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and the historical impacts for marginalized and underrepresented communities; ability to take personal responsibility for increasing their knowledge of environmental justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Knowledge and experience in the theories, principles, or practices of hydrology and hydraulics, and the ability to apply this practicably.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, practices, controls, systems, and equipment used in stormwater quality management and in developing standards of practice.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to stormwater quality management.
• Creativity and ability to adapt knowledge and experience in water quality management to the development and implementation of complex programs and systems through collaborative processes.
• Experience conducting data analysis or complex research; experience evaluating results of analysis and research and using those results to inform development of program or operational concepts or improvements.
• Knowledge of drafting and reviewing environmental permit conditions that are accurate, clear, and enforceable; experience evaluating permit applications and modifications and ensuring that all proposed actions comply with all applicable regulatory requirements and good engineering practice.
• Experience conducting site investigations and inspections to evaluate compliance status, and experience creating accurate and clear enforcement documents.
• Demonstrated experience building and fostering relationships with a diverse group of partners including colleagues, interested parties, communities, organizations, and businesses; skill in conflict resolution, negotiation, and collaboration.
• Strong data analysis and mathematical skills.
• Project management experience in an environmental/natural resources setting, including development, implementation, and evaluation; experience managing concurrent multiple complex projects with many interested parties and multiple deliverables, all with resource constraints.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to provide clear, concise, and compelling communication of policy and technical information tailored to the needs of diverse audiences; skill in writing and presenting clear and concise reports that include qualitative and quantitative analyses, recommendations, and conclusions to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Advise DEQ management and develop advanced engineering and technical strategies, guidelines, rules, policies, and tools in the areas of municipal stormwater (MS4), post-construction stormwater management, industrial stormwater, and construction site erosion and sediment control stormwater.
• Provide engineering technical review and approval for housing development projects with complex stormwater management design or those that may directly impact waters of the State.
• Serve as a stormwater engineering resource and expert for the Water Quality Division and other DEQ programs, local governments, and industry representatives.
• Evaluate new and emerging stormwater pollution sources and associated practices and controls.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation leave
• Personal leave
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level