Engineering Specialist Senior or Engineer Senior

Job Details Working Title: Engineering Specialist Senior or Engineer Senior Job Class: Engineer Senior Agency: Health Department Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers - bidders will be considered until 3/20/2024.
Date Posted: 03/13/2024 Closing Date: 03/27/2024 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Health Department / Health-MGEC Division/Unit: Environmental Health / EH DWP Comm N Regn Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: Yes, up to 25% of the time.
Salary Range: Engineer Specialist Senior: $33.
45 -$49.
28 hourly; $69,844 - $102,897 / annually Engineer Senior: $36.
19 - $53.
25 / hourly; $75,564 - $111,186 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers Last Incumbent: Lucas Hoffman Supervisor Name: Lucas Hoffman FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional Telework Eligible: Yes, partial.
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Job Summary Join the mission-driven team in Environmental Health and help protect public health in the use and consumption of water.
As a District Engineer, you will assist in the performance of program responsibilities in the Drinking Water Protection Section related to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and the Drinking Water Revolving Fund (DWRF) loan program.
These program responsibilities assure the adequate operations and treatment of public water supplies in order to promote and protect the health of consumers.
Responsibilities include: • Conduct sanitary surveys of community water supplies, applying sound engineering principles.
• Conduct inspections and bacteriological investigations of community water supplies • Collect water samples as required.
• Review plans and specifications of drinking water projects and make appropriate recommendations.
• Assist with providing engineering and construction oversight of projects.
• Examine the environmental reviews of public water supply improvement projects.
• Respond to consumer complaints regarding water quality, suspected waterborne illness, low pressure, etc.
**This position is being posted at both the Engineering Specialist Senior and Engineer Senior level.
The level at which the position is filled will be based on the top candidate's qualifications.
** The location for this position is Fergus Falls, MN.
The work will combine field work and partial telework.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Engineer Specialist Senior: Five years of experience applying engineer principals for a health protection program.
Examples of this include: Conducting sanitary surveys of community water supplies.
Collecting water samples to identify contamination.
Conducting investigations of community water supplies.
Applying engineering practices and principals in reviewing plans and specifications of projects.
A Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental/Sanitary, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field may substitute as one (1) year of professional experience described above; A master's degree Civil, Environmental/Sanitary, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field may substitute as eighteen (18) months of professional experience; A Doctorate degree in Civil, Environmental/Sanitary, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field may substitute for two years of experience.
Engineer Senior: Two years of experience applying engineer principals for a health protection program.
Examples of this include: Assisting with providing engineering and construction oversight of projects.
Review plans and specifications of projects and make appropriate recommendations.
AND Licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID).
* Proof of Licensure may be required during the interview process* A Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental/Sanitary, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field may substitute as one (1) year of professional experience described above; A master's degree Civil, Environmental/Sanitary, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field may substitute as eighteen (18) months of professional experience; A Doctorate degree in Civil, Environmental/Sanitary, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field may substitute for two years of experience.
Additional minimum qualifications to be assessed during an interview for Engineer Specialist Senior and Engineer Senior: Human relations skills to achieve effective working relationships within the agency and externally.
Experience communicating technical engineering information, orally and written, interpreting engineering data and information.
Public water system engineering knowledge including operation, construction and design, and rules, requirements, and application of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental/Sanitary, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field.
Knowledge of common engineering practices, methods, and procedures in technical engineering work.
Experience using equipment and materials in modern engineering operations.
Ability to recognize transmission risks in public health work involving waterborne diseases.
Experience effectively prioritizing workloads and meeting essential timelines for assigned project completion.
Experience reading documents, maps, gauges, equipment manuals, with computer use sufficient to operate computer/software and produce reports.
Familiarity with state drinking water programs, policies and state and federal regulations.
Experience in drinking water engineering and various SDWA compliance activities.
Physical Requirements Move over even/uneven or sloping ground for significant periods of time, including on snow covered ground, for up to a mile.
Transport as much as 50 pounds of equipment or samples and frequently shift from ground to waist height and from waist to shoulder height.
Work outdoors in all seasons with inside/outside exposure to weather extremes.
Perform gross and fine motor tasks, sometimes with unprotected fingers and hands, in varying indoor/outdoor temperature.
Work in small, confined spaces Work in loud environments for short periods of time Additional Requirements This position requires successful completion of a reference and background check.
This position does not require a valid driver’s license, but it demands travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.
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If you have questions about the position, contact Alexis Isaacson at alexis.
e.
isaacson@state.
mn.
us or 651-539-2266.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Alexis Isaacson at alexis.
e.
isaacson@state.
mn.
us.
About Health Department Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans.
We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving, and all people have what they need to be healthy.
Why Work for Us Diverse Workforce We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve.
The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule Comprehensive Benefits Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony.
As an employee, your benefits may include: Public pension plan Training and professional development Paid vacation and sick leave 12 paid holidays each year Paid parental leave Low-cost medical and dental coverage Prescription drug coverage Vision coverage Wellness programs and resources Employer paid life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Health care spending and savings accounts Dependent care spending account Tax-deferred compensation Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
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The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
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