Regulatory Permitting and Compliance Expert

Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician Levels II-IV

Working Title: Regulatory Permitting and Compliance Expert

Location:   DNREC- Division of Water                                      Deadline: Until Filled

                       89 Kings Hwy., R&R Building                                   Salary: $37,403.82 – $58,232.16

                       Dover, DE 19901             

*The selected candidate may have the opportunity to work out of the Georgetown, DE office over time.                                            

*This is not a State of Delaware merit position.  It is a one-year contractual position with the opportunity to work long term.

The Kent Conservation District (KCD), a governmental subdivision of the State of Delaware, is seeking applicants for the contractual services position of Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician, with the working title of Regulatory Permitting and Compliance Expert.  This position is with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Water’s Residential Services Section.

JOB SUMMARY

The selected applicant will process and review permit applications from the regulated community related to water well construction and on-site wastewater treatment and disposal systems per applicable regulations and policies.  The primary duties of the position involves permit processing, training, enforcement support, staff oversight, and review of site evaluation requests.  The candidate selected will perform on-site inspections and review property history to support application information. This includes the research of property boundaries, property easements, surveys, parcel deeds, project design, and record plans.  This data is used to evaluate property information, process applications, and issue permits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions and are not intended

to be an exhaustive list of all job duties.

• Performs on-site inspections to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory rules and regulations.
• Compiles and records notes, sketches, inspection data, and other information to document on-site observations and findings.
• Reads and interprets plans, specifications, blueprints, and other documents.
• Reviews permit authorizations for completion and data accuracy.
• Performs data entry and document processing.
• Permit and application processing and issuance.
• Technical and compliance report writing.
• Answering phones (communication with the public, applicants, and constituents).
• Provide training to staff.
• Provides support to the Enforcement Branch of the Resource Protection Section-Division of Water and Environmental Crimes Unit.
• Provide leadership oversight to assigned staff.
• Delegate workload to assigned staff.
• Coordination with department legal staff.
• Reviews staff timekeeping records.
• Provides educational outreach to the public and stakeholders.
• Represent the department in public hearing settings and other associated boards.
• Holds positions on job-related committees.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Applicants must have the following:

Regulatory Permitting and Compliance Expert II:

• One year experience in performing site inspections.
• One year experience in interpreting site plans and/or technical drawings.
• Six months experience with data entry and document processing.
• Six months experience in technical report writing.
• Knowledge of using and maintaining general equipment.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified from driving.)

Regulatory Permitting and Compliance Expert III:

• Three years’ experience interpreting environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
• Three years’ experience in performing field inspections.
• Three years’ experience in interpreting site plans and/or technical drawings.
• One year experience with data entry and document processing.
• One year experience in technical report writing.
• One year of experience using and maintaining general equipment.
• One year of experience using Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified from driving.)

Regulatory Permitting and Compliance Expert IV:

• Five years’ experience interpreting, communicating, and enforcing environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
• Five years’ experience in performing field inspections.
• Five years’ experience in interpreting site plans and/or technical drawings.
• Five years’ experience with data entry and document processing.
• Five years’ experience in technical report writing.
• Five years’ experience in a leading role.
• Two years’ experience using technological field equipment.
• Two years’ experience using Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified from driving.)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Kent Conservation District does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1B Visas.
• Direct Deposit of paychecks is required of all new employees.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified from driving.)

BENEFITS

The Kent Conservation District offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:  37.5-hour work week with flexible scheduling options, 15 paid vacation days the first year, 15 paid sick leave days per year, and 9 paid holidays per year.  Pension and health insurance are also included in the benefits package.

The Kent Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer.

TO APPLY

Please email cover letter, resume, and Kent Conservation District Application to:

Jamie L. Willey, MBA

DNREC District HR Manager

Jamie.L.Willey@delaware.gov

Application may be downloaded from the Kent Conservation District Employment Opportunities website: kentcd.org  KCD Website