Civil Engineer Trainee (Hydraulic)

Full Job Description

The Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for a Civil Engineer specializing in Hydraulics and Hydrology. This role is a key engineering position within the Northeast Regional Office, involving a wide range of field, technical and engineering tasks aimed at obtaining compliance under Chapters 102, 105 and 106. The responsibilities encompass a variety of areas including but not limited to compliance and permitting for erosion and sedimentation (E&S) pollution control, post construction storm-water management, water obstructions and encroachments, and the protection of water quality.

If you are interested in making a significant impact in these vital fields, we encourage you to apply today!

Requirements

In this position, you will engage in a comprehensive 12-month training program.

This period is designed to equip you with the skills necessary for the Civil Engineer Trainee role and to effectively support the goals of the Waterway and Wetlands Program.

You will perform visual site inspections and investigations effectively, implement environmental regulations, and accurately read and interpret plans and specifications in order to bring sites into compliance.

You will also need to prepare comprehensive technical analyses, reports, and permits in conformance with Department regulations, policies and procedures.

Specifically, your responsibilities will include determining and reviewing permits, as required, specific to Chapters 102, 105 and 106.

You will review erosion and sediment (E&S) pollution control plans and NPDES permit applications related to stormwater discharges from construction activities and Water Obstruction and Encroachment (WO&E) permit applications for their completeness and technical adequacy, ensuring adherence to program standards and the inclusion of all required documentation.

Additionally, you will investigate and collect relevant background information, and identify property owners using State and County mapping resources to support responses to enforcement cases or inquiries related to program permit requirements.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Wilkes Barre, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $66,328.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of civil engineering experience and a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field that includes or is supplemented by major coursework in civil engineering.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.

No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.