Class Code: 04514
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER
DEFINITION
Performs professional environmental engineering work in
an environmental program; performs work in air emission sources, hazardous or
solid waste facilities, water supply facilities, industrial and agricultural
facilities, pollution sources, existing site conditions, water resource, and
underground storage tanks; performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for
illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for
position classification decisions.
WORK
EXAMPLES
Conducts investigations and inspections
of air emission sources, hazardous or solid waste facilities, water supply
facilities, industrial and agricultural facilities, pollution sources and
proposed and existing site conditions, water resources, and underground storage
tanks to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and
construction or operating permits; verifies characteristics of a site, or gives
technical assistance on various environmental issues.
Performs engineering review of permit
applications, grant applications, engineering and financial reports and designs
plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated
waste management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to insure that
they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound
engineering practice, determine accuracy and validity of engineering data,
determine cost effectiveness, and/or recommends approval or disapproval for
funding or permit.
Responds to written or telephone
requests received from a wide variety of public or private entities or
individuals for information or technical assistance on numerous environmental
issues or energy related issues; explains regulations.
Meets with various public or private
entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of
environmental problems and programs.
Prepares written, statistical and/or
oral reports using a variety of computer software or programming to disseminate
or explain information to agency staff, various government or industry
officials, or the general public.
Participates in the development and
review of departmental regulations, policies, design standards, and methods
relating to the assigned program area to provide professional input to insure
they are appropriate and efficient for carrying out departmental functions.
Gives informational talks to various
public or private entities or individuals to provide information on
environmental programs.
Conducts environmental studies and surveys to gain
further information on a particular environmental problem or issue and/or to
plan for future environmental needs.
COMPETENCIES
REQUIRED
Knowledge of engineering principles,
practices, and methods and their application to environmental and work related
issues.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of
natural science as they relate to environmental control.
Knowledge of state and federal environmental
and/or building rules and regulations.
Knowledge of engineering and surveying
techniques and instruments.
Knowledge of the techniques used in identifying,
measuring, sampling and studying environmental control.
Knowledge of computer data analysis and
report generation.
Knowledge of math principles and
predictive models.
Ability to read and understand plans
and specifications and make factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in
evaluating situations and making decisions.
Ability to make technical computations
and calculations involving the application of engineering principles.
Ability to understand and interpret
public health, environmental regulations, and pollution prevention, and to
explain them to public or private entities or individuals.
Ability to apply technical knowledge to
problems and arrive at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
Ability to collect and organize
engineering, technical and fiscal facts and data and to present those facts,
data, and conclusions clearly and concisely, both orally and in written
reports.
Ability to prepare accurate reports,
tables, charts, and maps for the interpretation or presentation of data,
findings, or analyses.
Ability to plan and conduct inspections and
investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities
or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.
Ability to use computer and computer software, update data and generate
reports.
Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or
unethical behavior.
Works
and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their
needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.
Displays
a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing
assignments efficiently. Works with
minimal supervision. Demonstrates
responsible behavior and attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with
supervisors.
Aligns
behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
Encourages
and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.
Expresses
information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the
audience and nature of the information.
Listens to others and responds appropriately.
Graduation from an accredited four year
college or university with a degree in environmental, sanitary, civil,
chemical, nuclear, mechanical, industrial, agricultural, biomedical, or public
health engineering;
OR
possession of a valid Engineer license recognized by the
Iowa Board of Engineering Examiners.
For designated positions, the
appointing authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human
Resources Enterprise prior approval, may request those applicants possessing a
minimum of eighteen semester hours of education, six months of experience, or a
combination of both, or a specific certificate, license, or endorsement in the
following areas:
007 agricultural engineering
008 air pollution control
065 biomedical engineering
093 chemical engineering
097 civil engineering
104 construction grants
176 electrical engineering
182 environmental engineering
242 geology
264 heating,
ventilation and air conditioning engineering
270 hazardous waste
281 hydrology
311 industrial engineering
394 mechanical engineering
590 radiological health
650 sanitary engineering
658 integrated solid waste management
760 waste water
762 water resources
763 water supply
873 licensed engineer
Applicants wishing to be considered for such designated
positions must list applicable course work, experience, certification, license,
or endorsement on the application.
Effective Date: 3/07 DF