Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Filling this position is subject to the availability of funding. The chosen individual will also supervise other employees within the TMDL program of a lower grade.
TMDL protocols are to be developed for river, lake and coastal segments.
Job duties will include all technical aspects of TMDL development including data collection, watershed and water quality modeling, and preparation of TMDL reports. Additional duties will include assisting the supervising engineer in the development of analytical approaches and strategies related to the control of both point and non-point sources of pollutants including, but not limited to nutrients, heavy metals, and bacteria reduction and control strategies. Direct public involvement and outreach activities will be required to present TMDL findings and gain public support for implementation. In addition, interaction with EPA's Center for Modeling on technical issues and working with the EOEA watershed teams will be a responsibility. Specific tasks will include the development of water and land based models, total maximum daily loads and load allocations.