Environmental Engineer-Soil Conservation and Water Quality - Polk

Overview

Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) exists to connect Iowans with programs and information about crops, food safety standards, livestock and more. We work together with local farmers markets and Iowa farmers to continue to support the robust industry and culture Iowa has focused around agriculture.

IDALS seeks to fill the position of Environmental Engineer Senior in the Water Resources Bureau. Specifically, the selected candidate will serve as a lead engineering and technical expert overseeing installation of water quality infrastructure practices in support of the Iowa Water Quality initiative (WQI) and the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy; and will serve the Mines and Minerals Bureau as a lead engineering and technical expert for mine related emergencies on an as-needed basis.

• Perform initial site visits and assist to verify eligibility of site for wetland development and suitability for practice installation prior to execution of a contract for outsourced engineering.
• Attend meetings with landowners and engineering consultants to review preliminary designs to ensure specifications are met.
• Assist with review of final design and specifications; submit engineering information. Provide quality assurance and quality control with respect to project plans and specifications furnished to IDALS by engineering consultants. Provide technical assistance as needed to representatives of engineering consultants.
• Assist with development and submittal of information needed for various permits, including US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 and DNR Floodplain and Water Storage permits. This includes cultural resources assessments needed to expedite permitting processes and potential modification of designs depending on potential findings.
• Assist with review of construction bidding and contracting documents, attend pre-bid meetings and bid openings associated with water quality infrastructure projects bid by IDALS.
• Perform periodic site visits during construction and assist with processing of contractor and consulting engineer pay requests.
• Provide review of other edge-of-field practices and provide technical assistance to watershed coordinators and environmental specialists, and technicians who are collecting field data for those projects.
• Complete design of smaller wetlands and edge-of-field projects where it is determined that in-house design will be more efficient and cost effective.
• Visit completed sites in need of repairs or non-routine maintenance. Work with landowner and contractor to recommend appropriate remedy and ensure work is completed correctly.
• Provide training and guidance to technicians, SWCD employees, and environmental specialists on field data collection and survey techniques necessary for design and installation of water quality infrastructure practices.

• Assist Mines and Minerals Bureau staff with initial site visits to determine whether a site is a mine-related emergency and if additional site investigations are recommended to make that determination.
• Assist with developing proposals for additional investigation where required based on the site conditions.
• Make observations during drilling borings or test pit operations that are used to further evaluate a potential emergency site and provide a report of the findings.
• Assist with development of engineering plans and specifications for sites determined to be an emergency.
• Make observations during reclamation of the emergency, verifying quantities for payment purposes, and preparing a final report of the mitigation of the emergency hazard.

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Applicants may submit a cover letter and resume describing the relevant experience. Application materials can be uploaded in the Attachments Section during the application process.

• Low out-of-pocket, high-quality family medical insurance as low as $210.00 per month; single as low as $64.00 per month
• Dental insurance is free for single and $48 per month for family coverage
• $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost, voluntary supplemental life for additional cost, and long-term disability insurance at no cost
• Exceptional retirement package including IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
• Deferred compensation plan (similar to 401K) with a state match of up to $75.00 per month
• Paid Leave includes 9 holidays, sick, vacation, military leave, and jury duty leave

To learn more about benefits available as a State of Iowa employee,  to visit the benefits page.

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