PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER II8364B1 Pay Grade: 35 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is advanced professional engineering work in environmental engineering. Work involves providing expert technical advice and consultation to other environmental engineers and public and private officials; and assembling, directing and coordinating the work of teams of engineers which evaluate plans and specifications for construction or modification and operating procedures for the most complex facilities and systems designed to control air pollution, water pollution and the release of hazardous wastes. While incumbents in this class are assigned to specific bureaus, project assignments frequently cross bureau jurisdictional boundaries. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - Level D: "Under general direction…" Employees at this level are usually in charge of a large and important organizational unit. They plan and carry out assignments with little supervision. They report regularly to a superior, usually by means of occasional conferences, to discuss work progress or new problems which require advice from above. This designation will pertain to classes with a high order of independence. Difficulty - LEVEL C: Considerable… Duties which require a high degree of concentration because of the many factors which must be considered and weighed before a decision can be reached. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL D: Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations. Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually broadly defined or technical requiring careful analysis and interpretation. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial. Contacts - LEVEL C: The purpose of the contact is to influence, motivate, conduct interviews, make formal presentations or counsel to achieve common understanding or solutions to problems when the information is sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are skeptical or uncooperative. Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL D: Involves administrative supervision responsibility. As a "first line supervisor", the primary responsibility involves scheduling, supervising and evaluating employees who perform the same or similar work. Responsible for recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. As a "project manager" may direct the activities of project leaders to develop plans and criteria and to evaluate progress and results for one or more projects. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Professional Environmental Engineer I where the work is less diverse and complex and the purpose and level of contacts is less significant. Differs from the Professional Environmental Engineer III where the work is extremely diverse, highly complex and is performed under administrative direction. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Provides expert technical advice and consultation to other environmental engineers and public and private officials regarding the evaluation of facilities and systems designed to solve atypical air and water pollution and supply and surface mining problems. Also provides remediation activities to help solve these problems. Provides expert technical advice and consultation to other environmental engineers regarding the interrelationships and aggregate effect of systems designed to treat drinking water or control air or water pollution. On a project basis, assembles, directs and coordinates the work of teams of environmental engineers in order to evaluate air pollution and water pollution control systems at complex industrial plants which may release particularly hazardous effluents. Confers with consulting engineers relative to the design of the most complex air purification and waste water treatment facilities and systems. Researches technical literature in order to maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of water supply, air pollution control, water pollution control, solid or hazardous waste management; represents the department, division or bureau at professional conferences and meetings. Coordinates assigned activities and professional guidance to meet established deadlines and priorities. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of engineering principles and practices applied to water supply systems, the control of water pollution, air pollution, occupational health hazards, and solid wastes. *Knowledge of the chemical, biological and physical characteristics of water, waste water, air pollutants or solid wastes. *Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating to water quality, water supply, air quality or solid waste management. *Knowledge of the principles of effective supervision and administration. Abilities *Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the work of professional engineers. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies and procedures. *Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government and industrial officials, farm and feed lot owners and operators, consulting engineers, medical practitioners and the public. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including public speaking. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Professional engineering license recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions and two years of experience in professional environmental engineering. NC: 06/93 |