ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST - 20671

About the role

This is professional and specialized work in one of the broad phases of an environmental or public health engineering program.

Employees in this class are typically assigned to a district and are responsible for basic and routine evaluations associated with investigating, analyzing, and detecting violations of applicable laws and regulations. The work involves conducting technical reviews and providing advice on environmental or public health engineering problems. It is performed under increasingly detailed instructions based on the level of familiarity with the project and is reviewed through reports and periodic consultation.

The work includes providing assistance in planning and executing water supply control, air/water pollution control, solid waste management, sewage and industrial waste disposal, and general environmental sanitation programs; conducting surveys and investigations; preparing corresponding reports; reviewing plans for sewage disposal systems; conducting air pollution studies; examining plans and specifications for pollution control equipment; preparing water pollution reports on treated waste discharges; inspecting projects to ensure adherence to approved plans and specifications; advising and instructing owners and operators of treatment facilities on effective methods of operation; reviewing permit applications for compliance with regulations; and documenting compliance of regulated facilities within the area of responsibility.

To learn more about this job within the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, located in Montgomery,

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in engineering, preferably civil, chemical, mechanical, or agricultural. College seniors in their last quarter or semester may apply and be placed on the eligible list but cannot be certified for appointment until they receive their degree.

Additional Requirement(s)

• Positions require overnight travel.

Note(s)

• Individuals on the eligible list may be selectively certified by the specialty areas listed below:
• Civil engineering
• Chemical engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Agricultural engineering
• This position is open to all applicants.
• An evaluation of Training and Experience as shown on the application will comprise 100% of the final score.

Click the “Apply” link above and complete the online application.

Complete Your Application Carefully

Your application must include detailed information about your education and work experience so we can determine your eligibility for the position.

Before submitting your application

• Make sure your application is updated to include your current or most recent employment.
• Do not combine multiple jobs into one Work Experience entry. List each employer, job, promotion, or change in job title separately, with accurate beginning and ending dates and a complete, detailed description of the duties performed for each separate job.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

Additional information

Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes.

This is a continuous announcement and may be closed at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

After You Apply

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*For complete information on State Personnel’s policy for accepting post-secondary and advanced degrees,