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We are recruiting to fill one or more positions at either the Environmental Engineer 2 or 3 level.  

Selected candidates will be hired into either class based on qualifications – this recruitment does not offer an in-training option. 

Depending on which level you are hired at, your salary will be as follows:

Environmental Engineer 2 – $5,229.00 – $6,862.00

Environmental Engineer 3 – $6,063.00 – $7,957.00  

Depending on qualifications, expectations of the position’s duties and level of supervision may vary.

Our Environmental Engineer 2’s and 3’s, 

• Prepare preliminary engineering designs, cost estimates, feasibility studies, final engineering designs, plans and specifications.
• Utilize technical design and analysis skills in structural, hydraulic, and environmental engineering.
• Review and/or approve detailed engineering plans, specifications, site plans, engineering reports, and the operation/maintenance of environmental systems. 
• Develop project scopes of work and monitor project schedules. 
• Work with and manage construction crews. 
• Prepare, review, and negotiate for environmental permits, regulatory orders, environmental plans, and monitoring program(s). 
• Provide engineering expertise to the review and evaluation of proposals and existing environmental permits and permit applications. 
• Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, and training staff. 
• Mange Public Works (PW) and Architects/Engineers (A/E) Contracts.
• Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, and administration.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Work Setting, including hazards:    
  1. Approximately 70% office work and 30% field work/travel. 
  2. Teleworking options may be available for office work. 
  3. Field work includes working in all weather conditions, on rough terrain, in riverbanks, and on slippery slopes. 
• Schedule:   
  1. Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
  2. Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules, especially during the construction season.
• Travel Requirements:   

1. 30% Travel/Field

• Tools and Equipment:

1. Computer hardware and software; multi-line telephones.

• Customer Interactions: 

1. Exemplary customer service is integral to department success.

Qualifications

To qualify at the Environmental Engineer 2 Level:  

To qualify at the Environmental Engineer 3 Level: 

Please Note: Requirements for registration as a professional engineer in the state of Washington are eight years of professional experience (which may include up to four years of college-level engineering education) and successful completion of sixteen hours of professional licensing exams.  

Applicants qualifying through the licensing reciprocity option must achieve registration as a professional engineer in the state of Washington within six months of appointment to this class

The Environmental Engineer 2’s and 3’s must have: 

Knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of engineering.
• Environmental sanitation.
• Design, construction and operation of air quality control, water supply and treatment and sewage and industrial waste disposal systems.
• Physical and biological sciences as related to engineering; methods and procedures in establishing and administering an engineering program; laws and regulations governing environmental issues.
• Physical and biological sciences related to engineering. 
• Laws and regulations governing environmental issues.

Ability to: 

• Evaluate technical engineering data and computations.
• Develop designs involving engineering theory and judgment.
• Plan, promote and administer engineering projects. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with public officials and community groups. 
• Write engineering reports and proposed legislation.

AND 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• On the job training beyond education requirements in a diverse work setting for at least five (5) years.
• Knowledge of fish hatchery operations, fish behavior, fish passage and screening regulations, Public Works contracting laws and regulations.

Supplemental Information

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

In order to successfully apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume. 
• Three professional references. 

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

On Monday August 9, 2021, Governor Inslee enacted Proclamation 21-14 which requires that all employees of all state agencies not headed by an elected official be fully vaccinated with a recommended COVID-19 vaccine by October 18, 2021 as a condition of employment. Fully vaccinated includes the two-week waiting period after the last shot in each series, or single shot, is given. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide verification of COVID vaccination. A list of acceptable documents to provide verification can be reviewed here. Vaccination acceptable documents link (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe.  We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions.  We have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.