Position Number: 22087691
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: until filled
Anticipated Starting Salary: $71,911
Natural Resources-Dam Safety
Hiring Authority
Cone Building 1, Suite 300
10421 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
501/682-3969
email: whitney.montague@agriculture.arkansas.gov
As the largest industry in Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. The Department is organized into five Divisions: Forestry Division, Livestock and Poultry Division, Natural Resources Division, Plant Industries Division, and Shared Services Division.
Position Information
Class Code: B023C
Grade: GS11
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $62,531.00 - $90,670.00
Summary
The Engineer, Professional Engineer is responsible for conducting engineering studies, developing design drawings and/or specifications, and performing related administrative duties. This position is governed by state and federal law and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Inspects sites to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and state and federal regulations during all phases of construction and/or inspects existing facilities for fire and safety code compliance and proper equipment operation. Completes reports of findings and takes necessary action to correct deficiencies. Designs, drafts, and/or reviews plans of proposed projects, reviews engineering reports, plans, and specifications for compliance with all regulations and guidelines, administers contracts, and provides engineering surveys. Reviews various permit applications for compliance with applicable laws and regulations recommending approval of denial of permits. Consults with public officials, consulting engineers, and architects concerning design recommendations and/or design modifications for projects, and responds to inquiries concerning Civil and Environmental Engineer laws and practices within the State of Arkansas. Utilizes various computer programs for data and information gathering, formula calculations, various studies and report generating and prepares written reports. Conducts meetings or attends public hearings and meetings and presents workshops to local officials providing information and explaining agency policies. Provides information, suggestions, advice and technical assistance to city, county and district officials in various practices and programs by answering questions, interpreting applicable laws and regulations and coordinating with other entities to resolve problems. May act as a team leader on projects by interviewing and recommending for hire, assigning, overseeing, and reviewing work, and training new employees. Performs other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
Must be able to work outdoors and on construction sites, if applicable to the educational specialty. May be exposed to hazards in the field or the laboratory.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering relating to the work performed. Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing the field of engineering. Knowledge of construction plans and designs. Ability to inspect plans and/or structures to determine compliance with regulations. Ability to prepare and present technical information verbally and in writing. Ability to design and draft construction plans and write specifications.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in chemical, civil, or mechanical engineering, or a related field. Must be licensed as a registered professional engineer in accordance with ACA 17-30-302. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Preferred Qualification:
- Conducting fieldwork including dam and levee safety inspections, planning and observing subsurface explorations and instrumentation installations, performing construction monitoring for dam and levee rehabilitation and dam removal projects.
- Executing engineering analyses such as seepage and slope stability analyses of embankment dams and levees, toe drain and filter designs, gravity dam stability analyses, etc.
- Writing drafts of field reports, inspection/engineering reports, technical specifications, and permitting applications.
- Assisting the design of dam and levee rehabilitation projects including stability improvements, overtopping protection, seepage control, etc.
- Preparing construction plans and technical specifications for dam rehabilitations and dam removals.
- Performing cost/quantity estimates and project scheduling.
