District Engineer-2
District Engineer-2 (Full-Time)
Reports To: District Executive and District Engineer/Team Supervisor
FSLA Status: Exempt
Summary / Main Purpose of Job:
The District Engineer-2 will assist the District Engineer/Team Supervisor in implementing several stated delegated regulatory programs. Those programs include Chapter 92 (NPDES), Chapter 102 (Erosion Control, Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM)) and Chapter 105 (Dam Safety and Waterway Management). In addition, the Resource Conservation Team Leader is responsible for ensuring that the required output measures are achieved in accordance with the delegation agreements. In addition to technical assistance, the District Engineer-2 will assist in coordinating the RCT Staff to meet the mission and goals of BCCD. The District Engineer – 2 will assist the District Engineer/Team Supervisor in coordinating the programs with our cooperating agencies. The District Engineer-2 will assist in mentoring the staff and provide program guidance.
Essential Duties, Tasks and Accountabilities:
• Oversee, train and mentor RCT members on Plan Reviews and Complaint Resolution
• Review erosion and sedimentation control plans for earthmoving activities
• Review and process NPDES Permits and 105 General Permit applications
• Professional Engineer will be required to perform duties according to the PCSM Delegation, some of
• which include technical review of PCSM plans, determine if PCSM plans meet standards and criteria
• outlined in PA Stormwater BMP manual, upon completion, forward reviews to PADEP
• Plan reviews include technical checks for the suitability of erosion and sediment control facilities
• utilizing the design standards of DEP
• Specifically look at erosion and sediment facility design information and placement, hydrology, soil
• limitations and uses, proposed grading, maintenance requirements, high quality and exceptional
• value watershed protection, and promotion of stormwater best management practices
• Hold engineering and planning meetings to discuss and resolve issues regarding plans and
• plan implementation
• Respond to and resolve erosion and sediment complaints and forward to the appropriate agencies
• Conduct the Chapter 105 and MS4 program
• Oversee inspections and field implementation
• Inspect open construction sites for compliance with the Clean Streams Laws, Chapter 102, Erosion
• and Sediment Control
• Determine if construction activities are in compliance with the approved construction plan
• Seek voluntary compliance to resolve violations and, when needed, send sites in continued violation
• to enforcement; that is a preliminary hearing between a site permittee, the earthmover, DEP, and the
• Conservation District to discuss civil penalties for violations
• Hold pre-construction meetings to discuss plan, maintenance and inspection guidelines
• Issue earth disturbance inspection reports to resolve site violations.
• Inventory and evaluate project sites
• Discuss problems, potential solutions and management options
• Submit cultural resources survey to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Administration and Reporting oversight
• Submit monthly reports to the District Executive and the Conservation District Board of Directors
• Hold monthly Team staff meetings
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports to the DEP and the public.
• Track complaints
• Represent the RCT at the Operations meeting, if necessary
• Maintain a GIS database for project tracking for the following programs: 102, 105, and MS4
• Education/Outreach and Special Environmental Projects and Financial Assistance:
• ✓ Attend Engineer Workshops and Contractor/Earthmover workshops.
• ✓ Attend monthly DEP training for erosion and sediment facility design, wetlands, NPDES permits,
• inspection techniques, and other programs.
• ✓ Attend quarterly roundtable and consistency training session.
• ✓ Speak to various interest groups (e.g., 4H, Boy Scouts, schools, etc.).
• ✓ Publish news articles and handouts.
• • Perform other duties and special projects, as required.
Qualifications / Requirements
• MINIMUM – Must be a certified PA Licensed Professional Engineer
• One to three years of job-related experience. Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or
• university, or equivalent combination of education and experience will be required to be considered for
• the District Engineer-2 position
• The District Engineer-2 position will require a Civil Engineering degree or similar, professional
• license and extensive NPDES experience. Your application will not be accepted if these minimum
• requirements are not met
• Strong analytical and mathematical skill
• Ability to work outside in adverse conditions and traverse difficult terrain
• Strong people and Team Building skill
• Basic management skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills
• Ability to train, mentor and assist other staff
• A valid driver’s license is required
• GIS and Database knowledge
• NICET, CPMSM or CPESC certification is highly regarded
• Knowledge of Clean Streams la
• Knowledge of Department of Environmental Protection laws, regulations and procedures
• Knowledge of the NPDES and PNDI programs
• Familiar with the Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual
• Familiar with Watershed modeling
• Knowledge and understanding of the mission and goals for the Conservation District
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have
• Excellent Word skill
• Basic Excel skill
• Intermediate PowerPoint, GIS, GPS and CADD skill
• Basic Outlook skills (Email and Calendar)
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Berks County Conservation District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, age, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, possession of a General Education Development Certificate as compared to a high school diploma, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable federal or state laws. This commitment applies, but is not limited to, decisions made with respect to hiring, placement, compensation, benefits, promotions, demotions, transfers, terminations, layoffs, return from layoffs, administration of benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Likewise, employees are responsible for respecting the rights of their coworkers, as we must all work together to ensure continued success.
Email your resume to Tammy Bartsch, tammy.bartsch@berkcd.com
Environmental Services
Engineering and Information Technology
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