New Job Engineer I In South Dakota

$2,500 Hiring Incentive
Current Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Employees do NOT qualify for Hiring Incentive

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Job ID: 23544
Agency: Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources / Air Quality Program
Salary: $29.30 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: E1
Location: Pierre, SD
Closing Date: 07/14/2023

This is a full-time position with the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. For more information on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, please visit http://danr.sd.gov/.

Are you looking for an organization that values a work-life balance? Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? Help the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources make a difference in meeting our vision of a South Dakota with a prosperous economy, diverse agricultural opportunities, clean air, clean water, and healthy families.

The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) strives to treat everyone as a customer while promoting a prosperous economy in South Dakota and protecting South Dakota’s environment. The department consists of a strong, dedicated, bright team of engineers, scientists, administrative assistants, and more. The people and the assignments make the department a challenging, stimulating, exciting place to begin and advance a career. The department invests in each employee with our onboarding program, mentoring, and variety of work experiences that will provide new challenges.

This position will support the Air Quality Program within the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

This position ensures the protection of South Dakota's air quality by implementing the state's air quality program as follows:

• conduct engineering reviews of permit applications, plans and specifications, modeling, existing air quality data, and air pollution control technology to determine if the proposed equipment and operations are capable of meeting all state and federal environmental requirements;

• model air emission sources to determine compliance with ambient air quality standards;

• write air quality permits that ensure state and federal environmental requirements are met;

• conduct inspections of a variety of operations and air pollution control technology at grain elevators, manufacturers, ethanol plants, electric peaking plants, coal-fired electric power plants, etc. to ensure permitted facilities are constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and properly operated in compliance with the permit conditions;

• recommend corrective action where necessary to protect the state’s natural resources;

• communicate and coordinate with other engineers, other agencies, and the public routinely;

• travel may occur once every other week, which may include several consecutive days in the field conducting inspections.

DANR offers a $2,500 hiring and retention incentive. Half of the incentive will be paid to you by your second paycheck. The other half will be paid after you have worked for DANR for 15 months.

The State of South Dakota offers a generous health benefits package, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance in addition to one of the top retirement systems in the nation.

The State of South Dakota understands the importance of having a work/life balance. As such, this position includes paid vacation, sick leave, and family leave. You will work a 40-hour work week, which leaves plenty of time to enjoy all that central South Dakota has to offer.

DANR cares about its employees and their career development. DANR offers the opportunity for career advancement in both technical and managerial tracks. You will work with and under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer. DANR offers incentives to obtain your Professional Engineering license.

Licenses and Certifications:
A valid driver’s license is required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Only applicants that possess a bachelor's/master's degree in agricultural, chemical, civil, environmental, geological, mechanical, or related engineering field will be considered. Applicants that have successfully passed the Engineer-In-Training / Fundamentals of Engineering or the ability to obtain the license are preferred.

Knowledge of:

• principles of environmental and natural resources engineering;

• principles and practices of environmental controls and natural resources fields;

• causes and control of air pollution;

• investigative procedures;

• technical report writing.

Skill to:

• use of computers and Microsoft Office products;

• communicate effectively.

Ability to:

• interpret and implement laws and regulations governing environmental and natural resources engineering procedures and practices;

• effectively plan, organize, and prioritize work activities to meet schedules and deadlines;

• establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers;

• make appropriate decisions by applying standards and available information to specific situations;

• communicate information clearly and concisely and develop ideas in a logical sequence;

• analyze problems and recommend solutions;

• understand and achieve department objectives.

Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach a resume with your application.

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 employer paid health insurance 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 https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=MLD
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: [email protected]
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"