Engineer, Environmental Engineer

** Job Posting Title
** Engineer
* * Agency
* * 292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
** Supervisory Organization
** Environmental Quality–Air Quality
** Job Posting End Date
** Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
** Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
**** Full/Part-Time
** Full time
** Job Type
** Regular
* * Compensation
* * Level III – $53,788.80   Level IV – $56,472.00   Level V - $63,772.80   Level VI - $70,990.40
** Job Description**# This position is located in the Air Quality Division, New Source Permit Section. This position is located in Oklahoma City, OK.#
** All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsor ships.**# #

Application Requirements # All applicants must upload a resume, transcript and references to be considered for this position.# #
** Basic Purpose
** The Oklahoma Air Quality Division issues air quality permits to industrial facilities that emit significant quantities of air pollutants to ensure that the emissions do not harm public health or cause a significant deterioration to the air quality in Oklahoma.  This position is in the DEQ Central office in Oklahoma City.  The position requires good writing and problem-solving skills, the ability to provide customer service, the ability to be conscientious, and the ability to work as a team member.

The ability to communicate effectively through written correspondence and orally is essential.  This position reports to the Engineering Manager of the New Source Permit Section in the Air Quality Division#
** Typical Functions
*** The Air Quality Division provides on-the-job training and expects the successful applicant to use basic engineering principles and techniques to review all assigned permit applications and in a timely manner issue permits consistent with State and Federal rules and regulations.
* Air quality engineers interact with citizens, a variety of industries, and our local, state, and federal counterparts.
* Engineers are required to become familiar with Oklahoma Air Quality Regulations (OAC 252:100), the Oklahoma Clean Air Act, federal rules and regulations, and division and agency administrative procedures.
* Engineers perform site inspections of facility equipment for compliance prior to the issuance of operating permits.  Inspections may require climbing ladders and/or stacks or working near industrial equipment.
* As directed by the Engineering Manager and/or Chief Engineer plan and implement special assignments/projects that support the mission of the Air Quality Division.
* As part of our on-the-job training, engineers will be required to complete training courses as assigned by the supervising Engineering Manager or Chief Engineer.#
** Travel Requirements
** Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel throughout the state and occasionally stay overnight.  In state travel to conduct facility operating permit inspections usually does not exceed one day per month. Occasional out of state overnight training may be necessary. Overnight travel, both in state and/or out of state usually does not exceed one or two days per year.#

** Education and Experience
**** Level III
- ** consist of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a college or university recognized by the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, in accordance with the standards of the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology.
** Level IV
- ** registration as an Engineer Intern.
** Level V
- ** registration as an Engineer Intern and one year experience in the practice of engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the completion of a master’s degree in engineering for the required one year of experience in the practice of engineering.
** Level VI
- ** registration as an Engineer Intern and two years of experience in the practice of engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience,…