Environmental Engineer: Air Permits

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM):

Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance;

monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

Role Overview:

The Environmental Engineer 2 reviews complicated applications from a wide range of industries and issues different level air permit approvals. The Employee is responsible for drafting these approvals, which includes drafting conditions that are practically enforceable and assure compliance with state and federal air pollution laws and regulations. Must be detail-oriented, able to understand state and federal rules, and take pride in delivering high quality work.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The purpose of this position is to perform those activities as necessary to help the Permit Review Section achieve its goals as they relate to the overall strategic goals and objectives of the Permits Branch. As such, you would review applications for Air permit approvals which include MSOP, FESOP and Part 70 permits; and modifications, revisions and amendments to these permits. You are responsible for drafting these approvals, which includes drafting conditions that are practically enforceable and assure compliance with state and federal air pollution laws and regulations.

Youalso research state and federal guidance related to permitting and state and federal air pollution laws and regulations. You workwith minimal direct supervision and follows general instructions concerning purpose and desired results, through consultation with the supervisor as needed.

Four (4) years engineering work experience plus a bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college required. A combination of related work experience and accredited graduate training in Engineering may also be considered. License to practice engineering in the State of Indiana may be considered in place of all the above requirements. (Proof of licensure must accompany application.)

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Writes all levels of permit approvals expeditiously and with minimal error or guidance. The permit documents must include conditions that are practically enforceable and assure compliance with state and federal air pollution laws.
• Coordinates with the Compliance and Enforcement Branch regarding monitoring, testing and enforcement.
• Coordinates with the other Office of Air Quality programs on projects and activities related to monitoring and modeling.
• Works closely with staff and management to foster a positive work environment, supportive of the agency mission and goals while promoting employee development.
• Responds to inquiries from citizens, regulated communities, environmental groups, attorneys, engineers and government officials.
• Provide prompt responses back to the general public, consultants, contractors, government officials, permit applicants.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75…