ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER II

• GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : To independently perform a full range of engineering tasks in the field of environmental engineering;
• to perform compliance inspections, field surveys, and compliance determinations on complex sources of pollution; to collect, review, and analyze data to determine compliance with State and Federal environmental protection regulations;
• to coordinate with the Environmental Protection Agency or other government agencies on implementation of policies and regulations;

and to do related work as required.

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SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom general and specific work assignments and instructions are received with latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment;

work is reviewed in process and upon completion for application of accepted environmental engineering methods and techniques.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED : As assigned, may supervise the work of others engaged in conducting less complex environmental engineering reviews, environmental inspections, field work, data entry, and reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

• To independently perform a full range of engineering tasks in the field of environmental engineering.
• To perform compliance inspections, field surveys, and compliance determinations on complex sources of pollution.
• To collect, review, and analyze data to determine compliance with State and Federal environmental protection regulations.
• To coordinate with the Environmental Protection Agency or other government agencies on implementation of policies and regulations.
• To collect and analyze environmental samples, including but not limited to groundwater, soils, surface water, wastewater, drinking water, stormwater, sewage, and air.
• To investigate a wide variety of threats and impacts to public drinking water supplies, surface water quality, soils, air, and groundwater.
• To make determinations of the quality and safety of soils, water, and air.
• Under the direction of a superior, to develop, review, and implement remedial corrective actions of impaired water, soil, or air within the State.
• To draft and prepare permits, letters, enforcement actions, reports, engineering design approvals, and other materials related to source pollution or threats, drinking water and / or public pool water quality.
• To communicate with supervisors, peers, applicants, stakeholders, responsible parties, government officials, and members of the public about the status, process, and objectives of projects and / or activities.
• To track, enter, and analyze data and environmental monitoring data and information related to the status of projects and activities.
• To prepare and give testimony and presentations at hearings, public forums and other related proceedings.
• To assist in the promulgation, development, and implementation of environmental regulations.
• To perform other engineering tasks as assigned.
• To do related work as required.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES : Knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental engineering as they relate to wastewater / drinking water treatment, surface water and storm water pollution control, air pollution control, waste management, environmental remediation, and / or pollution prevention;
• knowledge of Bacteriology and Chemistry as they apply to behavior and control of pollutants and contaminants in various environmental media;
• the ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications; the ability to perform environmental engineering field investigations;
• and related capacities and abilities; and the ability to use common word processing, spreadsheet, email, presentation, and data management software and related equipment;
• the ability to apply accepted engineering principles and regulatory requirements to solve environmental problems within the scope of assignments;

and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related science field;

and Experience : A minimum of two (2) years of employment in a professional engineering capacity in an environmental engineering organization.

Or, possession of a master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related science field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : At the time of appointment, must possess at least an Engineer-in-Training certificate of registration issued by the Rhode Island State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors or a State licensing board which offers reciprocity with the State of Rhode Island, and must maintain such registration as a condition of employment.

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