Environmental Engineer 3

Salary: $78,120.00 - $105,096.00 Annually

Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 2023-15882

Department: Parks and Recreation Commission

Opening Date: 05/01/2024

Closing Date: 5/31/2024 12:00 AM Pacific

Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Job Title: Environmental Engineer 3
Location: Tumwater, WA
Closes: This job posting has been open for 7 days, after that application review weekly. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application materials as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made.

This recruitment is for one (1) full-time, permanent, Environmental Engineer 3 position for Parks Development located in Tumwater, Washington. Working hours are generally Monday- Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with the option to telework. This position may require you to travel as needed to accomplish assignments.

The Environmental Engineer 3 represents the agency as a registered professional engineer managing engineering dominant projects while also providing/approving final engineering designs and decisions. The position requires the ability to exercise sound independent professional judgement in making decisions concerning all facets of engineering design, permitting, and construction.

If you're interested in a dynamic career that allows you to showcase your talents, please apply and become part of our dynamic team.

About the position:
This position reports to the Environmental Engineer 5 and represents the agency as a registered professional engineer which provides/approves final engineering designs and decisions. This position requires the ability to exercise sound independent professional judgement in making decisions concerning all facets of engineering, design, permitting, and construction.

This position is eligible to telework but is frequently required to report on-site to meet business needs. The default assigned work location of all Parks positions - both on-site and telework eligible positions - is within the State of Washington. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. Parks may choose, but are not required, to support out-of-state telework on a case-by-case basis.
Duties

Some of what you will do:

• Develop capital budget submittals.
• Analysis and design of potable water systems, wells, treatment facilities, reservoirs, sewer systems, pumping stations, and on-site sewage systems.
• Assist with the selection/recruitment of specialty consultants on selected projects.
• Assist in the negotiation and preparation of work scopes and fees and preparation of consultant agreements.
• Assist with management of consultant agreements to ensure deliverables are consistent with project/contract scopes.
• Coordinate with other State parks departments including but not limited to planning, environmental, archaeology, horticulture, operations, and maintenance as required for project developments.
• Negotiate with other public entities, regulatory agencies, utilities, and public and private project stakeholders concerning easements, services, regulatory permitting, and other agreements/requirements.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:
Qualified candidates will meet one of the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree with major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, water resource, civil geotechnical, environmental, chemical, structural, or related field, AND two (2) years of experience in environmental engineering AND registration as a professional engineer in Washington state AND a valid driver's license.

OR

• Eight (8) years of professional level experience in environmental engineering AND registration as a professional engineer in Washington state AND a valid driver's license.

Additional relevant experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master's degree with major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, structural, or related field.
• Knowledge of state government and Parks rules and regulations.

How to apply:
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at

You must attach in your application the following:

• Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
• Current resume.
• Three professional references.

**All requested materials must be submitted. Incomplete or late application materials will not be accepted. Failure to follow the application process may disqualify you from further consideration. **

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the application questions. Answers will be verified, and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.
This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Once the listed position is filled, this recruitment announcement may also be used to fill additional positions for up to sixty (60) days. For more information:
Supplemental Information

About Parks:
Want to join a great organization? The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest, most diverse--and most beautiful-parks systems in the country. With more than 120,000 acres, the system includes 124 developed parks, including 19 marine parks, 11 historical parks, 35 heritage sites, 13 interpretive centers and approximately 500 miles of long-distance recreation trails. Parks is staffed with nearly 1,000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you'll find anywhere.

For more information on Washington State Parks, click

Diversity Policy Statement:

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is committed to creating an equitable, hospitable, appreciative, safe, and inclusive park environment - one that embraces the full spectrum of all community members' contributions. The Commission makes this commitment because:

• Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability.
• Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences.
• Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society.
• Diversity helps ensure the relevance of a state park system, its mission, properties, and programs to the people of this state today and in the future; and
• Diversity is crucial to our ability to serve all citizens.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

For information about recruitment and the hiring process, please contact Wendy Vandel at or call 360-902-8688.

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

01

I acknowledge that I have included at least three references and added a resume and cover letter to the attachments section of my application.

• Yes
• No

02

I acknowledge that this opportunity will require some travel and in-person site visits.

• Yes
• No

03

Please select the highest level of education that you have completed:

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher
• I am substituting relevant work experience for the educational requirement (please explain in question four)
• None of the above

04

Do you have a bachelor's degree or a master's degree? If yes, please indicate in which subject. (*If substituting relevant work experience for the educational requirement, please list dates and job titles)

05

Which of the following best describes your professional work experience in environmental engineering?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 8 years
• More than 8 years

06

Are you registered as a professional engineer in Washington state?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question