Environmental Engineer I or II

# Environmental Engineer I or II

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LOCATION

50010, IA

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

24-5305/06-01

DEPARTMENT

Water and Pollution Control

OPENING DATE

10/01/2024

CLOSING DATE

11/1/2024 12:00 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

MERIT

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?

Yes

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT AREAS

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Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.

## General Information

## Examples of Essential Job Functions

## Qualifications

## Supplemental Information

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The City of Ames is accepting applications for qualified candidates to fill at least one Environmental Engineer vacancy with the Water and Pollution Control Department. Actual classifications as Environmental Engineer I or II will depend on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. There may be a Civil Service list established for the classification of Environmental Engineer I and the list will be valid for up to one year from the date of certification by the Ames Civil Service Commission, which may be used to fill this vacancy. In addition, City of Ames Civil Service employees who have previously held Civil Service status in the Environmental Engineer I classification and are interested in voluntarily demoting or laterally transferring into the current vacancy must submit their application by the deadline.

Either position performs environmental/civil engineering duties related to the Citys water and wastewater treatment plant facilities and performs related work as required. (The Environmental Engineer I would be performing under general supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer.)

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient.

Compensation Philosophy:
The City of Ames has a compensation philosophy that the starting pay for our merit salary ranges establishes the salary for employees who meet minimum requirements of a position. The median of any merit salary range is for an employee who can reasonably meet all expectations of the position responsibilities without initial extensive training. In order for employees to have an opportunity to grow within their position, we may consider a candidates education, experience, and skills above the minimum requirements when looking at a salary closer to or slightly above themedian.

Environmental Engineer I (EIT level position) salary range is $71,986 – $105,243, median is $88,615.

Environmental Engineer II (PE level position) salary range is $78,635 – $116,409, median is $97,522.

Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed at:[City of Ames Benefits](https://www.cityofames.org/government/departments-divisions-a-h/human-resources/employee-benefits)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying emplo er. For more information, please visit:
[PSLF Program](https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

Please see the Residency Requirement GIS link outlining the living area for Blue Collar required for this merit position to live within.

Environmental Engineer I Job Functions:
Conducts studies of plant operations to improve performance and cost efficiency; prepares engineering designs, plans and specifications on assigned projects for review and certification by a licensed Professional Engineer including minor plant equipment replacement, piping changes, wells, meter pits, sludge lagoon, and other related improvements; completes basic engineering studies and prepares reports; conducts construction inspections; approves contractors bills for payment; completes studies related to present and potential water supply sources; completes studies of stream conditions in and near Ames; evaluates and interprets water quality data for compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, and other federal, state, and/or local requirements; provides advice and assistance to the operating divisions on surveying and engineering problems; responds to inquiries and complaints from citizens, other customers, and contractors; assists in budget preparation, review, and monitoring; completes reports required by state and federal government; reviews, evaluates and assesses industrial/commercial discharges to the City system and effects or limitations on system operations; operates motor vehicle to perform essential functions.

Education, Experience, and other Requirements:
Bachelors degree in civil, chemical, environmental, biological, or agricultural engineering, or a closely related field; and at least 6 months of related experience. Related experience obtained in a co-op or internship program may be applied toward this requirement.

Licenses and Certificates:Must possess an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate within nine months of original appointment; must possess a valid drivers license.

Environmental Engineer II Job Functions:
Conducts in-depth studies of the water and wastewater treatment facilities and operating records to determine plant efficiencies, points of overload, and ways of improving plant performance; acts as design engineer on assigned projects including major plant equipment replacement, major changes to treatment processes, plant expansions or upgrades, plant control systems, well field development, pumping facilities, utility security, and other related improvements; completes complex engineering studies and prepares technical reports; prepares and certifies engineering designs, plans, and specifications; supervises construction and authorizes deviations where appropriate; provides general oversight of engineering interns; completes studies related to present and potential water supply sources; completes studies of stream conditions in and near Ames; evaluates and interprets water quality data for compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, and other federal, state, and/or local requirements; provides high-level technical advice and assistance to the operating divisions on complex operating, engineering, or regulatory compliance issues; represents department at meetings; responds to inquiries and complaints from citizens, other customers, and contractors; assists in budget preparation, review, and monitoring; provides input into development of long-range capital and infrastructure needs of the department; assists in conducting rate studies and fund projections; completes