Civil Engineer 3 Permitting & Compliance Manager

Civil Engineer 3 Permitting & Compliance Manager

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Office of Realty and Capital Planning is seeking to hire a state-wide engineer to serve as a Permitting and Compliance Manager. This position will coordinate with the IEPA National Pollutant Disharge Elimination System the wastewater, stormwater and industrial water treatment programs located on IDNR properties. The person will work on capital improvements and contracting wastewater operator services with the Office of Land Management, complete dam inspections and capital improvement projects, coordinate and communicate with the Department of Transportation and Capital Development Board (CDB) regarding necessary capital improvement projects to make bridge repairs and replacements, oversee permits and verifies compliance for with Illinois Department of Public Health requirements for IDNR potable water treatment systems and small-scale wastewater treatment systems.

Essential Functions Under direction, performs difficult engineering duties of a professional nature while serving as the Permitting and Compliance Manager. Serves as a project coordinator with the Office of Water Resources (OWR) regarding the IDNR dam safety program. Coordinates with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) regarding the IDNR bridge inspection program for IDNR owned facilities. Assists regional staff and Division of Statewide & Field Operations management regarding the 1972 Clean Water Act and being in compliance with permitting needs with State and Local Department of Public Health Department requirements. Assists staff statewide with small programs such as Americans with Disabilities (ADA) compliance issues identified during regular field inspections. Utilizes computer programs to produce technical computations and cost estimates in support of proposed projects. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from a college or university program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Requires three years of experience in civil or water resource engineering; or three years of experience in the Civil Engineering series. Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years of working experience in coordination/submission of potable water or wastewater treatment permits. Three (3) years of working experience instructing staff on safety and compliance measures. Three (3) years of work experience successfully communicating with state and federal regulatory authorities. Two (2) years of work experience budgeting for cost estimates for work related purposes.

Conditions of Employment All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires ability to obtain Wastewater Operator License Class 2 within one year of employment. Requires ability to obtain Class C Public Water Supply Monitor Certificate within one year of employment.