Salary: $2,898 - $3,088 semi-monthly

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, and will be located at the Lewis and Clark State Office Building, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, Missouri.

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you ready to step into a leadership role? The Permits & Engineering Unit of the Public Drinking Water Branch is a team dedicated to ensuring the quality of public drinking water for all residents and visitors to the State. Come join our team where you will find opportunity for professional growth while being part of an agency dedicated to the protection of public health and the environment.

What you’ll do:

• Provide administrative and technical leadership to team members of the Permits & Engineering Unit including planning unit activities to meet Department objectives, assigning and reviewing work performed by subordinate engineers, managing resources, conducting performance assessments, and mentoring team members to be successful in their positions.
• Serve as the Public Drinking Water Branch’s lead engineer and provide engineering guidance, review, and approval for drinking water treatment and infrastructure projects at new and existing public water systems based on state and federal drinking water regulations, and the Department’s design guides for community and noncommunity public water systems.
• Perform engineering determinations and review final documents to verify projects meet all applicable requirement and are technically defensible prior to approval, including determinations related to groundwater under the influence of surface water and studies pertaining to drinking water treatment and infrastructure.
• Lead the Department’s Comprehensive Performance Evaluation efforts and Area-Wide Optimization Program to assist public water systems in identifying opportunities to enhance operations.
• Serve on internal and external workgroups focused on topics related to drinking water treatment and infrastructure, coordinate with regional office team members, and promote best management practices for unit related activities through development of factsheets, guidance documents, and public engagements.
• Support planning, development, and administration efforts of the Public Drinking Water Branch and look for opportunities for continuous improvement through process mapping, metrics, and new technologies.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri and 6 or more years of engineering experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to recommend budget items and work within budget constraints.
• Ability to direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to manage multiple work activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state drinking water regulations.
• Ability to work independently and interpret technical engineering information, analyze issues, and provide solutions.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and team oriented.
• Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Diane Vitello, 573-526-6928 or Diane.Vitello@dnr.mo.gov

or

Aarick Roberto (DNR Recruiter), (573) 522-1503 or Aarick.Roberto@dnr.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.