Overview
This recruitment is to fill one full-time permanent Environmental Engineer position at either an EE2, EE3 In-Training or EE3 level, depending upon qualifications. Your options are as follows:
EE2 – The incumbent has a 6-month window to secure your Engineer in Training (EIT) licensure.
EE3 In Training – The incumbent has their EIT in place and will be able to secure a Professional Engineer (PE) license within 12 months of hire.
EE3 – Must have a Professional Engineer license in place at time of hire.
Note: If selected to enter the EE3 in-training level, you will advance to an EE3 after completing the 12-month in-training plan. The plan is intended to assure that upon completion, and within 12 months of the employment start date, they will possess a Professional Engineer license and working knowledge of all program areas for which an Environmental Engineer 3 will have responsibility in the Wastewater Management Section (WWMS).
Make a difference.
This position provides direct oversight and technical assistance for Large On-site Sewage Systems (LOSS) throughout Washington State.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Perform engineering and compliance tasks for permit renewal and oversight.
Assist with annual LOSS permit issuance by reviewing reports and developing permit conditions.
Review required submittals such as engineering evaluations and provide clear feedback to permittees.
Collaborate with system owners and engineers to meet DOH standards.
Conduct field inspections of LOSS and provide technical assistance to permittees.
Prepare compliance documents for violations in collaboration with the Compliance Specialist.
Perform detailed reviews of engineering reports and approve designs when appropriate.
Provide technical consultation on groundwater and surface water protection issues.
Offer expertise on scientific and technical matters related to LOSS to management and other agencies.
About Washington Department of Health
At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.
