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About this Job The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality's (LDEQ) mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety, and welfare. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) is seeking qualified engineers to join the Waste Permits Division's Solid Waste Engineering Group. This position provides the opportunity to apply engineering principles to the review and evaluation of solid waste facilities, permitting applications, and environmental protection systems.

Engineers in this group play an important role in protecting public health and the environment while supporting the safe and responsible management of solid waste throughout Louisiana. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate. NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana.

However, the applicant will be required to obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met. NOTE: Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board.

Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Review engineering plans, permit applications, and technical documents for solid waste facilities

Evaluate landfill design, construction, operation, closure, and environmental protection systems. Conduct site inspections and assist with evaluating facility compliance with permit requirements and regulations. Provide technical guidance to facility owners, consultants, local governments, and other stakeholders.

Prepare engineering reports, permit documents, correspondence, and recommendations to support regulatory decisions. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, job appointment (a temporary appointment not to exceed four years), or promotion of permanent classified employee. If the position is filled as a job appointment, it could be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available.

Domicile: East Baton Rouge Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer 5, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Compensation: This position offers a Special Entrance Rate (SER) listed below. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered.

The job title and salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Engineer Intern 1- $26.44 per hour Engineer Intern 2- $28.29 per hour Engineer 3- $33.39 per hour Engineer 4- $36.90 per hour Engineer 5- $39.48 per hour Overview of the five major offices within the agency: It provides information on the mission, function, and organization along with a biography for each member of management. Office of the Secretary Office of Management and Finance Office of Environmental Services Office of Environmental Compliance Office of Environmental Assessment How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete

Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible (PDF format preferred). Theselected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. You must submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree(s) by the closing of this announcement.

Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Heidi Seba Human Resources LA Department of Environmental Quality P.O. Box 4303 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-219-3867 This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer.