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Working Title: Water Quality Parameter Engineer

Job Class: Engineer Graduate 1 or 2

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 78024

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers - bidders will be considered simultaneously.

• Date Posted : 07/03/2024

• Closing Date : 07/10/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Health

• Division/Unit : Environmental Health/ Drinking Water Protection

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day shift, 8:00am-4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range:

• Engineer Graduate 1: $26.62 - $39.28/hourly; $55,583 - $82,017/ annually

• Engineer Graduate 2: $29.92 - $44.11/hourly; $62,472 - $92,101 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 – Minnesota Government Engineering Council (MGEC)

• Last Incumbent : Tareq Bastawisy

• Supervisor Name : Corey Larson

• FLSA Status : Non-exempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join a mission-driven team in the Drinking Water Protection Unit within Environmental Health and contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans. As Water Quality Parameter Engineer you will assist in the performance of program responsibilities in the Section of Drinking Water Protection as they relate to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). These program responsibilities assure the adequate operations and treatment of public water supplies in order to promote and protect the health of consumers served by such supplies.

Responsibilities may include:

• Manage and coordinate SDWA regulations at community water supplies.

• Collect water samples as required by federal and state drinking water rules.

• Review drinking water projects proposed by community water systems and/or their consultants.

• Provide technical assistance to community water suppliers, department field staff, consulting engineers regarding the planning, design, operation, maintenance, treatment, quality control and security of public water systems.

• Deal with emergency situations (natural disasters, security breaches, and terrorist acts) related to drinking water.

• Provide general information to the public.

• Represent the section at meetings and conferences.

• Respond to consumer complaints regarding water quality, suspected waterborne illness, low pressure, etc.

This vacancy is being announced at two different job classification levels: Engineer 1 Graduate and Engineer 2 Graduate. Only one position will be filled, and the final job classification of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

If you are a F-1 STEM OPT student applying, note that eligibility for employment with the Minnesota Department of Health is limited in duration (up to 24 months) and currently not eligible for an extension.

This position will have the option of some teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion.

Minimum Qualifications

Engineer 1 Graduate:

• Bachelor’s degree or a degree in progress in Civil, Environmental/Sanitary, Chemical, Mechanical or related engineering field.

Engineer 2 Graduate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental/Sanitary, Chemical, Mechanical or related engineering field.

• Two years of professional level engineering experience.

A Master's degree in Civil, Environmental/Sanitary, Chemical, Mechanical or related engineering field may be substituted for 6 months of direct experience.

Additional minimum qualifications to be assesses during the interview process:

• Ability to communicate technical engineering information, orally and written, interpret engineering data and information.

• Experience communicating technical engineering information, orally and written, interpreting engineering data and information.

• Public water system engineering knowledge including operation, construction and design and rules, requirements, and application of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training certification from National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

• Knowledge of common engineering practices, methods, and procedures in technical engineering work.

• Experience using equipment and materials in modern engineering operations.

• Ability to recognize transmission risks in public health work involving waterborne diseases.

• Experience effectively prioritizing workloads and meeting essential timelines for assigned project completion.

• Experience reading documents, maps, gauges, equipment manuals, with computer use sufficient to operate computer/software and produce reports.

• A valid Class D driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk even/uneven or sloping ground for significant periods of time, including on snow covered ground, for up to a mile.

• Lift as much as 50 pounds of equipment or samples and frequently lift from ground to waist height and from waist to shoulder height.

• Work outdoors in all seasons with inside/outside exposure to weather extremes. Perform gross and fine motor tasks, sometimes with unprotected fingers and hands, in varying indoor/outdoor temperature.

• Work in small, confined spaces.

• Work in loud environments for short periods of time.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

A valid driver’s license is not required; however this position demands travel that the employee will be responsible for meeting.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.