Civil Engineer Trainee (Hydraulic)

Are you an individual with experience in hydraulic engineering? The Department of Environmental Protection is looking for a new member to join the team in the the Waterways and Wetlands Program. Experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth and numerous promotional opportunities. If this sounds like a great career fit for you, apply today! 

This position is responsible for the review of Chapter 102 and 105 projects in the Southeast Region. In this role, you will perform technical permit application reviews, consultation activities, inspection, and compliance activities in relation to the Dam Safety and Encroachment Act, Chapter 105, Chapter 106, Chapter 102. 

This position also functions as an engineering position in the Dams and Waterways Section in the Waterways and Wetlands Program and primarily includes performing engineering work in the field of hydrology and hydraulics as required for implementing the statewide programs on waterway management and flood plain management mandated by the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, the Clean Streams Law, and the Flood Plain Management Act. A secondary function of this position is involved in performing independent and engineering work in the field of hydrology and hydraulics as required for implementing the statewide programs on NPDES Stormwater Construction Permitting, Erosion and Sedimentation Control, and Post Construction Stormwater Management as mandated by the Clean Streams Law, and the pertinent regulations promulgated there under; including Chapter 102, Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management, and Chapter 93, Water Quality Standards. This position also hasa focus on technical assistance with compliance and enforcement activities associated with the Dam Safety and Encroachment Act and the above-mentioned chapters. 

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Norristown.
• Salary: Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $64,861.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of civil engineering experience, and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or in a closely related field, which includes or was supplemented by major course work in civil engineering; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes possession of an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Conditions of Employment: 

• This position also requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.