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This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1213967

Overview

The Public Drinking Water Program is seeking an Environmental Engineer excited to help secure safe drinking water to people in Vermont. You will be part of the Agency of Natural Resources, Public Drinking Water Program, and will be working closely with a team of engineers and scientists to review and optimize drinking water design plans through research, analysis, and site visits.

This job could be for you if:

• You have an eye for details when reviewing construction projects spanning water sources, storage, transmission and distribution, pumping, and treatment systems.
• You thrive in a work environment that encourages technical conversations spanning a wide spectrum of disciplines such as hydraulics, water treatment chemistry, funding, public health and environmental justice.
• You appreciate teamwork and are good at coordinating project work with internal and external partner.
• You like helping others. You are patient and level-headed when providing technical and regulatory assistance to Vermont\'s public drinking water systems and their consultants.
• You are motivated and driven. You volunteer for new challenges without waiting to be asked. You take ownership of your projects and tasks and want to make a difference.

We are specifically looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of drinking water treatment and distribution
• The ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering reports
• Succinct communication, both verbally and in writing, using a high degree of independent judgement and tact

The engineering team has two licensed engineers, and if needed, we will actively support you in your pursuit of a professional engineering license through collaboration, training and mentorship.

The Agency of Natural Resources and Drinking Water Program has an employee-friendly telework policy, requiring staff (once trained) to work from the office as little as a few days a month. The rest of the days, staff are welcome to work in the office as they wish or work from their productive home offices. Frequent site visits will be expected as part of your training.

The position is limited service for 2 years, with the potential to become long-term. When comparing salaries, remember that comprehensive benefits are worth up to 30% of your total compensation. Our work schedules are flexible and more than 80 hours per pay period is rarely necessary and always compensated.

Environmental Factors

Duties are largely performed in an office setting; however, some field travel may be necessary for which private means of transportation must be available. Fieldwork may involve exposure to chemicals, gases, hazardous liquid and solid waste, and construction sites during all weather conditions; and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.