Water Quality Infrastructure Engineer - Polk

Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) exists to connect Iowans with programs and information about crops, food safety standards, livestock and more. We work together with local farmers markets and Iowa farmers to continue to support the robust industry and culture Iowa has focused around agriculture.

IDALS seeks to fill the position of Environmental Engineer Senior in the Water Resources Bureau. The selected candidate will serve as a lead engineering and technical expert overseeing installation of water quality infrastructure practices in support of the Iowa Water Quality Initiative (WQI) and the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.

• Perform initial site visit and assist in verifying eligibility of site for wetland development and suitability for practice installation before execution of a contract for outsourced engineering.
• Attend meetings with landowners and engineering consultants to review preliminary design and ensure specifications are met.
• Assist with review of final design and specification submittal from engineering consultants. Provide quality assurance and quality control with respect to project plans and specifications furnished to IDALS.
• Assist with development and submittal of information needed for various permits, including US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404, DNR Floodplain and Water Storage permits, including cultural resources assessments.
• Assist with review of construction bidding and contracting documents, attend pre‑bid meetings and bid openings associated with water quality infrastructure projects bid by IDALS.
• Perform periodic site visits during construction and assist with processing of contractor and consulting engineer pay requests.
• Provide review of other edge‑of‑field practices and provide technical assistance to watershed coordinators and environmental specialists, and technicians collecting field data for those projects.
• Complete design of smaller wetlands and edge‑of‑field projects where in‑house design is more efficient and cost effective.
• Visit completed sites in need of repairs or non‑routine maintenance. Work with landowner and contractor to recommend appropriate remedy and ensure work is completed correctly.
• Provide training and guidance to technicians, SWCD employees, and environmental specialists on field data collection and survey techniques necessary for design and installation of water quality infrastructure practices.

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Applicants may submit a cover letter and resume describing their relevant experience. Application materials can be uploaded in the Attachments Section during the application process.

The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E‑Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

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• Low out of pocket, high quality family medical insurance as low as $210.00 per month, single as low as $64.00 per month.
• Dental insurance is free for single and $48.00 per month for family coverage.
• $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost, voluntary supplemental life for an additional cost, and long term disability insurance at no cost.
• Exceptional retirement package includes IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) which is a fixed income or defined benefit pension plan.
• In addition to IPERS a deferred compensation plan (similar to a 401K) with a state match of up to $75.00 per month.
• Paid leave includes 9 holidays, sick, vacation, military leave, and jury…