Washington State Department of Ecology · 10 hours ago
Senior Environmental Engineering Supervisor (Environmental Engineer 5)
Lacey, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Washington State Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Environmental Engineering Supervisor within the Water Quality Program. This role involves supervising a team of environmental specialists and engineers, overseeing the development and implementation of permits for wastewater discharges, and managing technical projects related to PFAS compounds in wastewater and stormwater discharges.
Environmental EngineeringNatural ResourcesWaste ManagementWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervise a team of environmental specialists and engineers in the Wastewater and Toxics Reduction Unit of the Water Quality Program
Oversee the development and implementation of permits for wastewater discharges, aquatic pesticide applications, and industrial activities
Oversee cross-program subject matter experts engaged in the control of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in wastewater and stormwater through research, guidance, permits, and policy development
Manage the development and implementation of technical projects to characterize and control PFAS compounds in wastewater and stormwater discharges
Oversee senior staff to fulfill Ecology policies and procedures with Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Testing, and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) for permits, non-point source pollution, and aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) projects
Continue to develop and enhance your technical and soft skills through experience, on-the-job training, conferences, and seminars
Qualification
Required
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington
Five (5) years of experience in environmental engineering
Preferred
Background in environmental science and engineering, and familiarity with PFAS compounds and other chemicals of emerging concern (CEC)
Experience supervising technical staff
Familiarity with state and federal water quality laws and regulations
Benefits
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
Combined Fund Drive
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