- Agency
- Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Location
- Thurston County – Olympia, WA
- Job Category
- Full time Positions
- Salary
- $64,788.00 - $101,052.00 Annually
- Last Date to Apply
- 03/03/2023
- Website
- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3760206/habitat-restoration-engineers-environmental-engineer-2-or-3-three-openings-p?department[0]=Dept.%20of%20Fish%20and%20Wildlife&sort=PostingDate%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
- Description
- THREE (3) OPENINGS FULL-TIME/PERMANENT HABITAT RESTORATION ENGINEERS ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER 2 OR 3 Habitat Program - Restoration Division Olympia, Washington - Thurston County This recruitment is posted continuously and will remain open until selections are made. Application review will be ongoing, and therefore we encourage you to submit your application materials as soon as possible. The Hiring Manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once selections have been made. Prepare and assist with professional engineering designs and technical assistance for fish passage, habitat restoration, bank protection, fish screening projects and more! We are recruiting to fill these positions at either the Environmental Engineer 2 or 3 level. The selected candidates will be hired into either class based on qualifications. Depending on which level you are hired at, your salary will be as follows: Environmental Engineer 2: $64,788.00 - $85,020.00 Environmental Engineer 3: $75,120.00 - $98,592.00 With that in mind, Picture yourself combining your engineering expertise and project management skills and abilities to develop complex projects for habitat restoration, fish passage, and bank protection projects. In this dynamic role you will serve as the Department’s habitat engineering representative on technical issues associated with the planning and/or review of proposals/designs and existing county, state and federal environmental permits and permit applications for work affecting fish and wildlife. Through building collaboration and teamwork, you provide statewide professional engineering technical assistance to Habitat Program staff and others (within WDFW and outside the agency) involved in aquatic habitat restoration work. We are seeking candidates with demonstrated values matching those of WDFW: Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE). Duties Our Habitat Restoration Engineers, Technical Assistance: Specializes in reviews, negotiations and recommendations for approval or disapproval of plans, proposals, and designs for bank protection, fish habitat enhancement and restoration, stormwater, flood hazard reduction, and mitigation for various instream projects submitted as part of the agency regulatory and technical assistance functions. Liaison with other agency personnel, state and federal agencies, and local governments to resolve complex engineering issues. Provides technical assistance for designs of proposals for work affecting fish and wildlife habitats. Project Design: Performs and assists design calculations for fish passage analysis, geomorphology, stream hydrology, open channel flow and backwater hydraulics, placement of wood in streams, estuarine and nearshore hydraulics, structural analysis, and sediment transport. Training and Documents: Researches, writes, and develops aquatic habitat guidelines for the design of fish passage, bank protection, stream restoration, marine shoreline protection, screening and habitat restoration, flood hazard management, and other instream and nearshore activities and techniques. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work Setting, including hazards: Work is performed in an office and outdoor environment - approximately 70% office work and 30% field work. Office work requires using computers, answering phones, reviewing designs, writing comments, developing designs and guidance documents. Field work includes hiking and wading streams and marshes in rough weather conditions. Schedule: 40 hours per week, typically on weekdays, specific schedule is negotiable. Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules. Travel Requirements: Travel throughout the state to evaluate site conditions and attend meetings is required. Periods of overnight travel will be required, and work hours often exceed the standard 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. workday. Tools and Equipment: Phones, computers, surveying equipment, pressure transducers, and flow meters. Customer Interactions: Interaction with tribes, federal, state, and local governments, politicians, engineers, biologists, scientists, restoration groups and the public is frequently required. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: WDFW requires all employees to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. You will be required to provide proof of vaccination as part of the hiring process. Please do not upload your vaccination documentation with your application materials - your vaccination status will be verified by your supervisor before you will be allowed to work. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical purposes. Supplemental Information Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification. In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application: A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted). A current resume. Three professional references. IMPORTANT NOTES: All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents JOIN THE WDFW TEAM: Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW! The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field. We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE). WDFW employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth. UNION - WAFWP: This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals. VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE: To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following: Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov. Subject line should include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran) Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov. MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE: To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following: Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov. Subject line should include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS) Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov. Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov. As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington. The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.
- Qualifications
- Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered at the Environmental Engineer 2: An Engineer-In-Training Certificate or a Bachelor's degree with a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, civil, geotechnical, water resource, environmental, or a related field. AND Two (2) years of environmental engineering experience. Please Note: A Master's degree with major study in one of the above fields may substitute for one (1) year of experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – EE2: Additional relevant education and experience pertaining to habitat restoration, fish passage, fish screening, bank protection, geomorphology, civil engineering design, AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting, surveying, construction inspection, project management, and permitting. Ability to prepare and interpret engineering plans, reports, specifications, and contract documents. Knowledge of fish and wildlife habitats and life history needs and requirements. Knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory processes. Knowledge of construction related impacts to aquatic and riparian habitats, best management practices and mitigation measures. Experience developing and implementing training and presentations. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered at the Environmental Engineer 3: Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington (as required by RCW 18.43) or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington. Please Note: Requirements for professional registration as an engineer in the state of Washington are eight (8) years of professional experience (which may include up to four (4) years of college-level engineering education) and successful completion of sixteen (16) hours of professional licensing exams. Applicants qualifying through the licensing equivalency option must achieve professional registration as an engineer in the state of Washington within six (6) months of appointment to this class. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - EE3: A Master's degree with major study in one (1) of the following engineering fields: sanitary water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or a related field. AND Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington. AND Two (2) years of experience in environmental engineering. OR An Engineer-In-Training Certificate or a Bachelor's degree with a major study in one (1) of the following engineering fields: sanitary, civil, geotechnical, water resources, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or a related field. AND Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington. AND Three (3) years of experience in environmental engineering. Please Note: A Ph.D. in one (1) of the above engineering fields will substitute for two (2) years of the environmental engineering experience. Certifications/Licenses: A Valid Driver’s License.
- Contact Person
- Kaila Daudt
