Environmental Health Engineer II - Water & Solid Waste Management
Job Description
How to Apply:
Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
One year of experience as an Environmental Health Engineer Trainee
OR
One year of progressively responsible experience in the field and a Bachelor’s Degree in sanitary engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, environmental engineering technology or a closely related engineering field from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology) accredited program.
Appropriate graduate study may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
OR
Any acceptable equivalent combination of experience and training
AND
Pre-Employment Proficiency Exam
Computer Literacy Exam – Measures basic computer skills, basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook, and typing. Must pass computer literacy exam administered by the Allegheny County Health Department with a score of 75% or greater.
Disclaimer: Per eskill, exams must be taken on either a PC or Android Device
Education & School Transcripts
If you are claiming education to meet minimum requirements or as a part of your application, including supplemental questions, you must submit or attach a copy of your official college transcripts for your claim to be accepted. Unofficial Transcripts will not be accepted.
Condition of Employment
It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates for positions within the executive branch must provide proof of a Covid-19 vaccination. The prospective employee will need to be fully vaccinated or have at least one shot of a two-shot series before beginning work. Any employee who does not receive and provide proof of the second shot within 30 days will have their probationary employment terminated. Allegheny County will allow for medical and religious exemptions from the requirements in accordance with state and federal law.
Additionally, it is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real
Employment Type
Full-time, Mid-Senior Level.
This position is contingent upon grant funding.
Relevant Experience
You will receive a score based on the experience you report on your application for employment. It is therefore important that you provide complete and accurate information. Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower than deserved score or disqualification. Call our Office of Human Resource Management if you have any questions.
Who is Eligible
Applications will be accepted from certified Merit System employees of the Allegheny County Health Department and outside candidates who possess the experience and training listed in this announcement and who are capable of performing the duties of this position.
Weights
- Minimum Requirements - 60%
- Relevant Skills & Certifications - 20%
- Supplemental Questions - 20%
Supplemental Questions
Please be prepared to answer the following questions. You may upload as a Word document answers to the supplemental questions in the “Upload Page” of the application. Make sure to note “See attached” after the statement on the application form if you are attaching a separate document. If you are unable to upload the document, email to ACHD Human Resources Department.
- The position requires a strong ability to develop and work on a team. What experience do you have leading and/or participating in a team?
- This position requires field activity. What experience do you have in taking field samples, in entering uncomfortable spaces, and in climbing ladders?
- Explain your experience in various computers and software systems.
- This position requires interactions with the regulated community. Please describe your experience or approach to communicating regulations to the regulated community.
Allegheny County Civil Service Employees (Non-ACHD)
Regular or probationary employees of County Departments currently in this classification, hired under a State Civil Service System, who apply for this position will not be considered as Open Competitive applicants. Those employees selected for transfer to the Allegheny County Health Department will be considered to have resigned their Civil Service status from the Department in which they are currently working and will be required to complete a probationary period with the Health Department.
Please refer to Instruction Sheet for proper completion of Allegheny County Employment Application Form.
This announcement may be modified, amended or canceled by the Allegheny County Health Department at any time.
Purpose
To establish open competitive and promotional eligible lists for use in making merit system appointments in the Allegheny County Health Department. The list will contain the names of successful candidates ranked in the order of final earned ratings. The list will be in effect for one (1) year unless previously exhausted or superseded.
In the ranking, open competitive applicants qualifying for Veteran’s Preference receive an additional ten points on the final earned rating. Form DD-214 must be attached to the application form for consideration for Veteran’s Preference. Determination of Veteran’s Preference is made in accordance with State Civil Service Policy.
If you are claiming veteran's preference, then proof of eligibility; DD-214 Form or other comparable military document must be submitted for initial claim. The document must show dates of entry and separation and character of service.
Credit for a degree or college coursework can only be accepted from an official transcript submitted directly from the college or university to Allegheny County Health Department.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Position Summary:
This is advanced professional or supervisory work in environmental health engineering. An employee in this class reviews the most complex application involving various types of environmental health engineering facilities, or performs work of equivalent scope and complexity in the field or central office. Work assignments are given with general instructions, and the employee is responsible for independently selecting and interpreting applicable guidelines. The employee normally has the authority to make decisions within the assigned scope of responsibility, but program goals and administrative policy matters emanate from a higher level. Supervision may be exercised over a staff of engineers and/or technicians. Work is reviewed by a higher-level engineer or administrator upon completion, for compliance with technical standards, departmental policies and procedures, and adequacy of results.
Duties:
- Directs the environmental health engineering activities associated with major County Health Department programs.
- Formulates and implements technical policies and procedures.
- Establishes priorities for determining areas requiring control or study.
- Reviews, evaluates, and approves engineering applications in a variety of environmental health focused facilities.
- Reviews or prepares engineering reports and recommendations used in support of department policies or decisions.
- Consults with and advises Health Department officers, community groups, industrial and municipal officials, consulting engineers, other agency representatives, and the general public, in environmental health matters.
- Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of the modern principles and practices of sanitary engineering as applied to public health, including water supply, sewage and industrial wastes treatment, solid waste control, bathing places, and water quality management of surface and underground waters.
- Knowledge of basic engineering principles as applied to sanitary engineering, including hydraulics, fluid mechanics, unit operations, engineering drawing, strength of materials, and mechanics.
- Knowledge of the basic principles of sanitary chemistry, aquatic biology, water bacteriology, physics, and calculus.
- Knowledge of the functions of local government, financing of public works, and County, State, and Federal legislation pertinent to water pollution control.
- Knowledge of the relationships of the environmental conditions to human health.
Ability to:
- Ability to conduct technical investigations and inspections, applying engineering principles and procedures.
- Ability to make computations and calculations involving the application of engineering mathematics.
- Ability to analyze and present technical data into clear, concise engineering reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government and industrial officials, consulting engineers, professional and other organizations and individuals, and the general public.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
- Ability to travel to and from work locations to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
- Ability to respond to emergencies.
Skills:
Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
