Environmental Engineer: Air Permits

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM):

Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

Role Overview:

The Environmental Engineer 2 reviews complicated applications from a wide range of industries and issues different level air permit approvals. The Employee is responsible for drafting these approvals, which includes drafting conditions that are practically enforceable and assure compliance with state and federal air pollution laws and regulations. Must be detail-oriented, able to understand state and federal rules, and take pride in delivering high quality work.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

About the Job

The purpose of this position is to perform those activities as necessary to help the Permit Review Section achieve its goals as they relate to the overall strategic goals and objectives of the Permits Branch. As such, you would review applications for Air permit approvals which include MSOP, FESOP and Part 70 permits; and modifications, revisions and amendments to these permits. You are responsible for drafting these approvals, which includes drafting conditions that are practically enforceable and assure compliance with state and federal air pollution laws and regulations.

You also research state and federal guidance related to permitting and state and federal air pollution laws and regulations. You work with minimal direct supervision and follows general instructions concerning purpose and desired results, through consultation with the supervisor as needed.

What Were Looking For:

Four (4) years engineering work experience plus a bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college required. A combination of related work experience and accredited graduate training in Engineering may also be considered. License to practice engineering in the State of Indiana may be considered in place of all the above requirements. (Proof of licensure must accompany application.)

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Writes all levels of permit approvals expeditiously and with minimal error or guidance. The permit documents must include conditions that are practically enforceable and assure compliance with state and federal air pollution laws.
• Coordinates with the Compliance and Enforcement Branch regarding monitoring, testing and enforcement.
• Coordinates with the other Office of Air Quality programs on projects and activities related to monitoring and modeling.
• Works closely with staff and management to foster a positive work environment, supportive of the agency mission and goals while promoting employee development.
• Responds to inquiries from citizens, regulated communities, environmental groups, attorneys, engineers and government officials.
• Provide prompt responses back to the general public, consultants, contractors, government officials, permit applicants.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What Youll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Broad knowledge of the environmental sciences as they relate to air pollution and its control.
• Excellent research, writing, mathematics, and technical skills for preparing accurate, clear, and thorough air permit documents and associated calculations.
• Ability to establish long and short term project management goals and objectives, and to plan and coordinate varied and changing operations to achieve those goals.
• Ability to issue quality permits with the established deadlines.
• Ability to establish relationships with IDEM staff, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency staff, company representatives, consultants, and the public.
• Effective communication, both orally and in writing.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least four (4) years of experience in Engineering and related fields.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Difficulty of Work:

As Environment Engineer, you must apply a wide range of moderate to complex environmental rules, policies, and engineering principles to make technical decisions and to provide recommendations. You will utilize an advanced range of existing technical data, complex regulations, guidelines and policies to formulate decisions, solve problems, and provide technical support. You must adapt to new and continually changing technologies and processes. You must evaluate solutions to comply with continuously evolving regulations. Often there are conflicting priorities which are difficult to balance and require careful evaluation. Work may be non-routine and requires considerable technical judgement, interpretation and innovative thinking.

Responsibility:

You will work independently following general instructions concerning purpose and desired results given prior to start of work. You may need occasional technical supervision and may be responsible for the planning, implementation and operation of assigned projects or programs under the guidance of a supervisor. Problems and deviations from guidelines are discussed with the supervisor. Final results are reviewed for soundness of judgment and completion of goals.

Personal Work Relationships:

This individual will be expected to partner with agency personnel and related stakeholders working towards completion of assigned functions. Exceptional customer service is provided to agency partners and/or the general public.

Partnership with relevant public agencies, federal, state & local governments and/or community leaders may be required.

Physical Effort:

This role performs work in an environment where sitting for extended periods of time could be expected.

Working Conditions:

This role performs work in a standard office environment.

This role may experience periods of high stress and/or pressure.

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Acting with Integrity
• Critical Thinking
• Accepting Direction
• Accepting Responsibility
• Acquiring Information
• Adapting to Change
• Communicating Effectively
• Championing Customer Needs
• Coordinating Project Activities
• Displaying Technical Expertise

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.