Water Quality Staff Engineer Posting Begin Date: 2025/07/10 Posting End Date: 2025/07/24 Category: Environmental Services Sub Category: Natural Resources Work Type: Full Time Location: Lewiston, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 28.00 Maximum Salary: 37.50 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description State of Idaho Opportunity Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM Mountain Time on the posting end date. Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meetthe MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement. Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed. The Department of Environmental Quality may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion. State of Idaho Employees: When searching for a new career within the state, browse and apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State External Career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new job. Internal candidates should always use Luma Opportunities. This position may be eligible for a moving/relocation reimbursement. Moving bonus criteria must be met in accordance with the State of Idaho Moving Policies and Procedures (https://www.sco.idaho.gov/LivePages/boardofexaminerslanding.aspx) . This position may be eligible for a sign on/bonus. Position: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a Water Quality Staff Engineer for the Lewiston Regional Office. Positions established at the staff engineer level may be underfilled at the associate or engineer-in-training levels. After successfully completing a training plan, meeting the minimum qualifications for the staff engineer level, and receiving a professional engineering license, the employee will be reclassified and compensated as a staff engineer. Salary Range: ENGINEER IN TRAINING $28.00–$29.00 ENGINEER, ASSOCIATE $29.00–$31.25 ENGINEER, STAFF $33.00–$37.50 Responsibilities: · Implement the Wastewater Reuse Program. · Provide engineering support for the Grants and Loans Bureau, the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination Service Program, and municipality/district infrastructure improvements for drinking water and wastewater systems. · Conduct engineering reviews for wastewater and drinking water systems. · Prepare permits and assess compliance for reuse systems. · Assist wastewater systems with compliance. · Support the Grants and Loans Bureau, including assigned grants and loans reimbursement oversight. Minimum Qualifications: ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING AND ENGINEER ASSOCIATE LEVELS Minimum Qualifications · Certification by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer-In-Training · OR Certification as an EIT from another jurisdiction that included graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) · OR graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the EAC/ABETPLUSverification that the candidate has passed the Fundamental of Engineering Examination within six months of hire date · AND Possession of a valid driver’s license The Engineer-In-Training level is met based on the minimum qualifications listed above. The Engineer Associate level is met based on the minimum qualifications listed aboveANDat least two years of work experience post-certification. STAFF LEVEL Minimum Qualifications · Licensure: Licensed in Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE), or eligibility for comity licensure by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers in accordance with Idaho Code, Title 54, Chapter 12 · Analyzing , interpreting and applying federal, state, and local laws when applying professional engineering principles and practices; writing technical engineering reports; evaluating, selecting, and adapting standard engineering plans, specifications and standards in completing projects; coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards · AND Possession of a valid driver’s license WORKING CONDITIONS (with or without accommodations) Much of the work occurs in an office environment. Ability to sit and work on a computer 2-4 hours at a time with period of heavy reading. May be required to occasionally travel and also travel while staying overnight in remote areas. Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodations • Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a time. • Ability to bend and reach for filing purposes. • Some periods of heavy reading and typing are required. • Ability to lift 30 pounds when working with file boxes. • Some travel may be required. • Must have a valid driver’s license. • Ability to climb ladders, staircases, work on uneven terrain. • Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds over rough terrain. • Ability to work in adverse or inclement weather. • Ability to work in extreme hot or cold temperatures both outside and inside. • Occasional travel required. • May work in the vicinity of loud noise. • May be required to travel and stay overnight in remote areas. • May come into contact with hazardous waste/materials. Licensure or Certifications: If you have already obtained your Professional Engineering (PE) and/or EIT identify your certificate or licensure # and State of issuance, if other than Idaho, on your resume. Benefits: The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://statecareers.idaho.gov/pages/benefits EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] . Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. About Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ): DEQ is a state department created by the Idaho Environmental Protection and Health Act to ensure clean air, water, and land in the state and protect Idaho citizens from the adverse health impacts of pollution. As a regulatory agency, DEQ enforces various state environmental regulations and administers a number of federal environmental protection laws including the Clean Air Act, parts of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The agency is committed to working in partnership with local communities, businesses, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions. To protect human health and the quality of Idaho's air, land, and water. www.deq.idaho.gov If you have questions, please contact us at: Email: [email protected] Phone: (208) 373-0333