This is the third level of a three-level series. It is distinguished from the lower levels by the extensive, progressive engineering and environmental knowledge and experience which is applied to a broad range of complex and often unprecedented environmental issues or concerns and require innovative solutions.
Employees make decisions having significant public health, economic, or environmental impact.
They advise agency management, Economic Development Department staff, and local governments on technical and environmental concerns. The Environmental Engineer 3 is considered by the Department and by the outside engineering community as an expert in a particular field. These employees are usually assigned project leader responsibility for planning, staffing, reviewing, and completing work assignments. They function as a senior resource and expert within their assigned unit and assist management in developing the technical expertise of other Department engineers and scientific professionals. Permit Evaluation and Issuance.