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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR):
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education. The Division of Reclamation (DOR) oversees active coal mining, restoration of land disturbed for coal extraction, restoration of land mined for coal, but abandoned without full or proper reclamation. DOR programs are a cooperative effort between Indiana and the Federal Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation, and Enforcement (OSM). DOR also administers the state laws pertaining to the mining of clay, shale, and oil shale. These are typically small operations for which post-mining land is reclaimed for wildlife habitat and water.
Role Overview:
The incumbent will be responsible for drafting plans and specificationsfor assigned projects and offering technical expertise to project managers and environmental specialists. The program generates approximately $25 million annually through large- and small-scale reclamation projects. Feature types addressed include underground mine subsidence, vertical openings, highwalls, landslides, acid-producing materials, and acid mine drainage. The program utilizes consultants and maintains an internal design track. Reclamation design engineers typically utilize Carlson Civil Suite to draft reclamation plans with naturalized grading. It is critical that reclamation design engineers have the technical skill and ability to draft quality reclamation plans and bid packages acceptable for bidding through the public works system.
The position will be based out of the Division of Reclamation's Jasonville office. The position typically works five, seven-and-a-half-hour days for thirty-seven and a half-hour weeks (5 days X 7.5 hrs/day= 37.5 hrs/week). Flexible scheduling is available. Hours must be between 7am and 5pm. Remote work is not available.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Execute, coordinate, and assist in the preparation of the project, design plans, specifications, and bidding documents.
• Review documents submitted by contractors for technical adequacy and compliance with project specifications, federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Coordinate the work of architect-engineering companies, contractors, and utility companies as needed.
• Conduct site visits and inspections.
• Review and analyze the proposed design and/or specification changes while the project is in process.
• Provide technical engineering guidance on assigned projects.
• Develop and prepare project justification documents including cost estimates, bills of materials, and supporting technical data for unusual requirements.
• Maintain project books and files relating to the authorization, design, progress, construction, costs, and completion of all projects.
• Prepare, review, and submit environmental documents, site survey reports, soil analysis reports, and energy source selection reports.
• Assist in identifying and proposing infrastructure projects and upgrades as it pertains to projects.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.
• Extensive knowledge of construction and engineering principles, practices, and techniques.
• Broad knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations concerned with engineering, construction, environmental protection and facility, mechanical and electrical design.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate complex technical design and specifications and determine how alterations may affect all facets of a project.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to utilize CAD drafting skills in preparing designs.
• Ability to keep abreast of new developments and technologies relating to engineering and construction.
• Be willing to travel with appropriate accommodation.
• Knowledge and skill typically acquired through a Baccalaureate degree (degree in civil engineering or related field desired) plus related work experience; related academic training plus comparable work experience or comparable work experience alone may substitute for a Baccalaureate degree where appropriate.
• A minimum of five (5) years of responsible civil engineering work experience.
• A Master's Degree may substitute for one (1) year of work experience provided the remaining four (4) years are under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer.
• A Doctorate may substitute for two (2) years of work experience provided the remaining three (3) years are under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer.
• Registered Professional Engineers license in Indiana may be required based on the assignment.

You must satisfy the following requirement to continue employment:

• Must annually complete and pass the IDOC Distance Learning and Crew Supervisor Course to draw and/or supervise an IDOC crew as needed. - Camp Atterbury only.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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