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Environmental Engineering

The Environmental Engineer utilizes a variety of techniques, both science and research based, to solve environmental issues. This position often partners with an architectural agency or local government to identify environmental issues or concerns, and works with a team to develop and execute remediation projects.

• Utilize science and research-based techniques to solve environmental problems
• Develop and manage projects that aim to solve environmental issues
• Survey environmental areas to diagnose problems and determine potential solutions
• Provide consultation to clients, stakeholder, or government entities on air pollution, water quality, emergency waste response/clean-up, and other issues
• Evaluate the environmental impact of different organizational practices and make recommendations for changes
• Assess how a site or location complies with environmental regulations
• Promote green operations and interventions to better care for the environment
• Measure and improve air quality systems
• Audit project adherence to applicable environmental policies and regulations

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00