Environmental manager water manager

*** $2,500 Hiring Incentive! *** Current Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Employees do NOT qualify for Hiring Incentive PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 27187 Agency: Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources - Office of Water Location: Pierre or Sioux Falls Salary: $84,260.23 to $99,129.68 annually, depending on experience Pay Grade: EM1/SM1 Closing Date: 06/17/2024 This is a full-time position with the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. For more information on the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, please visit . The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is looking for a well-qualified Environmental Engineer or Environmental Scientist with a demonstrated interest and ability in leadership to lead a team of individuals responsible for implementing certain portions of the state's Surface Water Discharge permitting program (commonly referred to as the NPDES permitting program). This is a Team Lead position. This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental engineer or environmental scientist with an established background in NPDES permitting to demonstrate existing leadership skills while honing those skills in a formal leadership role. The person hired for this position will lead a team of engineers and scientists responsible for: reviewing and updating statewide general permits; tracking permit status and other programmtic data; overseeing inspections performed by staff; writing and reviewing inspection reports; preparing enforcement documents when necessary; conducting education and outreach directed at consultant engineers, contractors, local government officials and other program partners; performing staff development through formal and informal training as well as the performance of other duties commonly associated with a first-level supervisor of a statewide water quality permitting program. This is a "working supervisor" role, the selected individual will not only be responsible for directing the day to day activities of a team of engineers and scientists, but will also be expected to "roll up their sleeves" and "get their boots dirty" performing the full range of duties of the team they lead. Information on the engineering and environmental scientist career families is available at . This Work Involves

• updating statewide general permits;
• organizing and directing staff workload;
• providing guidance, training and support to staff;
• collaborating within the Program and throughout the Department to meet stated objectives;
• completing and reviewing inspection reports, and working to achieve voluntary compliance;
• tracking progress and preparing reports for submission to program partners;
• working with municipalities in South Dakota to improve the surface water quality through education and outreach;
• providing assistance to other teams within the Water Quality Program as necessary, and of course, other duties as assigned.
  

Benefits Of Working For DANR We offer a $2,500 hiring and retention incentive; the first half of the incentive will be paid to you by your second paycheck. The remainder of the incentive is paid after you have worked with us for 15 months. Qualification for this bonus is regulated by existing rules and guidelines. The state of South Dakota offers a generous health benefits package, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, you will have access to one of the top retirement systems in the nation. The state of South Dakota understands the importance of having work/life balance; this position includes paid vacation, sick leave, and family leave. You may also qualify for a flexible work schedule. South Dakota offers extensive training opportunities to build your skills and knowledge. The person in the position will have the opportunity to attend in-state and out-of-state conferences and workshops to grow their knowledge base and maintain continuing education obligations. This position works in a field and office environment. Successful candidate must be able to sit, stand, traverse rough and uneven terrain, negotiate stairs, ladders and other obstacles commonly found in the industrial, manufacturing, agricultural and construction work environments. Most work will be performed in an office setting though field work will be performed indoors and outside in the full range of temperature and weather conditions. Field work and attendance at training events and conferences will require in and out of state travel. Licenses And Certifications To be considered for the Environmental Engineer Manager 1 career band, applicants must be a licensed professional engineer. For the Environmental Scientist Manager 1 career band preference will be given to individuals with an advanced degree or professional certifications such as CPESC, CPSWQ, or similar. The Ideal Candidate Will Have Our ideal candidate is someone with at least four years of experience in a state NPDES permitting program. The ideal candidate will have experience in a variety of industries and permit types including several of the following: municipal, industrial or construction stormwater; biosolids; municipal wastewater; industrial pretreatment and others. This person will have some experience providing training internally or externally, be aware of their own strengths and have demonstrated initiative throughout their career. This person will have an interest in continuous learning, the heart of a teacher and a strong desire to effect programmatic efficacy through leadership. We are looking for someone who wants to serve the citizens of South Dakota by protecting and improving water quality and growing our economy. Knowledge Of

• a statewide NPDES permitting program;
• inspection and investigation techniques;
• project management methods gained through project management experience;
• Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI;
• state and federal regulations such as the Clean Water Act, ARSD, SDCL or other applicable rules and regulations.
  

Skill To

• establish and maintain effective working relationships and to build strong alliances among all levels of department staff, consultants, local government representatives, other state agency representatives, and federal partners;
• train staff in the full performance of permitting, compliance and enforcement activities;
• review and monitor work activities and results for accuracy, compliance, and quality;
• organize the workload of a team of approximately five to ten engineers, scientists, and support staff;
• perform detailed review of staff performance and report on that performance internally and externally.
  

Ability To

• establish goals and expectations for team members;
• motivate on an individual and team level to ensure consistency of work and achievement of goals;
• effectively plan, organize and prioritize work activities for self and the team to meet schedules and deadlines;
• communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• conduct meetings in-person and virtually to oversee productivity of team members and achieve stated objectives;
• create a positive work environment;
• work collaboratively in a team to protect South Dakota’s water quality.
  

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume/CV. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire. The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS. South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: Email: "An Equal Opportunity Employer"