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Private Water Wells Specialist Senior

Salary

$59,051.20 - $91,083.20 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-02745

Agency

542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Opening Date

03/28/2025

Closing Date

4/10/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Carmily Stone, Carmily.Stone@dnr.iowa.gov, 515-681-3548

To Apply

The State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources highly encourages candidates to upload a Resume and Cover Letter to the online application.

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Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

The State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources highly encourages candidates to upload a Resume and Cover Letter to the online application.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has a unique and exciting position available within the Water Quality Bureau, located in Des Moines, Iowa as a Private Water Wells Specialist Senior. Within this position you will carry out the duties as set forth in rule to ensure that private wells are constructed properly to prevent the contamination of groundwater. This position is dedicated to the private well program and is integral to our relationships with Iowa HHS who administers the Private Well Testing Program and the counties who have 28E Agreements to carry out private well permitting.

The purpose of this position is to lead and manage the implementation of the private well program pursuant to Iowa Code 455B and 567 IAC Chapters 38, 39, 47, 49, and 82 including gathering data to support program updates, rule revisions and stakeholder meetings. The Private Water Wells Specialist Senior will provide training to staff and county staff and serve as leader in coordinating and reviewing the work of staff regarding private well permitting, well contractor certification, and well construction techniques. In addition, is this position will be the private well database administrator and assists with maintaining and update the database

This position will be responsible for the following:

• Develop and manage the statewide environmental program to regulate the permitting and construction of the private water wells including contractor certification rules and program areas.

• Manage the permitting of private water supply wells with the local county authorities for the 99 counties, including the development, implementation and management of county well permitting authority through use of 28E agreements (or other approved means)

• Work with counties specifically in the areas of properly issuing private well construction permits, collection of well data from new, existing, and abandoned wells; dissemination of the well data into the Private Well Tracking System (PWTS) for distribution to interested parties

• Collect and manage well construction fees.

• Work with counties to maximize their cooperation and participation in the enforcement of well permitting and construction issues.

• Provide training to county environmental health specialist (EHS) agents so they have a greater understanding of well related issues, including water quality

• Collaborate with Iowa HHS on the Private Well Testing program by providing technical expertise to well testing, plugging or rehabilitation of wells.

• Administer of the Private Well Tracking System (PWTS), as state-wide web-based database used to issue private water well construction permits under 567 IAC Chapter 38, track well log data, water quality sample data, well reconstruction data, and well plugging information.

• Identify, coordinate, develop, implement, and review policies, methods and techniques integrated into the state's private well program area pursuant to 567 IAC Chapters 38, 39, 49, and 82.

• Effectively regulate the construction, maintenance, and abandonment of wells.

• Coordinate with the Department's Operator Certification Program to provide guidance for the management of well contractor portion of Operator Certification.

• Provide code and rule guidance and training to stakeholder groups, citizens, and other interested parties.

• Prepare and give presentations and relevant conferences and meetings related to private wells.

Essential Functions

• Manages and implements the Iowa DNR Private Well Program.

• Ensures private well program rules are up to date and works with all stakeholders for any needed rule updates or changes.

• Develops and maintains good relationships with all stakeholders- including, but not limited to-Iowa HHS, well drillers, contractors, and county sanitarians-regarding the Iowa private well program.

• Provides and effectively presents technical assistance, training and education to all stakeholders regarding private wells, site assessments, proper well drilling and construction techniques, and private well testing program.

Critical Competencies

Accountability, High productivity to keep up with work load and travel necessary to complete job duties; Computer skills including software modeling packages or ARC GIS; Communication Skills, Interpersonal skills to work with stakeholders and outside customers, especially during contentious situations; High integrity by being able to enforce the rules equitably across all stakeholders and programs; Problem solving skills for revising the desired well siting plan; Team player - working professionally with all team members across the Department; and Technical Skills (private wells - testing, rules, construction).

1. Preference will be given to those candidates with related work experience in the private well industry, county sanitarians working in the private well testing program, hydrology, and modeling aquifers.

2. Valid drivers license to drive a state vehicle for travel for job duties.

What You Get From Us:

•A competitive pay plan and rewarding work.

•Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

(Premiums can start as low as $61/month for single and $205/month for family coverage).

•Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.

•Nine paid holidays/year.

•Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.

•Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.

•Professional training opportunities.

•Flexible schedules and opportunities for hybrid telework (as approved by supervisor).

•Family friendly and professional work environment.

•Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling)

•The State’s total compensation package features benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. For a list of additional benefits, please visit theDAS website (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/benefits-glance) for more information.

Comments:

The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months, and then annually (if applicable). The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. Visit theDAS website (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/benefits-glance) for more benefit information.

For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit theDNR Employment (https://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/Employment) website.

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Iowa DNR Mission:

To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.

Selectives

183 Environmental Health6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours or a combination of both in the branch of public health that is concerned with all aspects of the natural and built environment that may affect human health.

OR

231Environmental Geology6 months’ experience or at least one course in the application of geologic principles (including hydrogeology) to problem solving in the areas of safe disposal of solid and liquid wastes, management and protection of water resources and in evaluating the impacts of various land-use practices.

OR

966Environmental Science6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the field that integrates physical, biological and information sciences to the study of the environment and the solution of environmental problems.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a Natural Scienceandthree years of full timeprofessionalscientific experience in an environmental program in the areas of water supply, waste water, animal feeding operations, hazardous substances, radiation, sewage treatment, solid waste, geology, history, archeology, flood plain, air pollution, dam safety, or underground storage tanks;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the required full-time professional work for each 30 semester hours of the required education;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting thirty semester hours of accredited graduate level coursework in a Natural Science, history, or archeology for each year of the required experience to a maximum substitution of two years;

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the State of Iowa Executive Branch that includes twenty-four months of full-time work as an Environmental Specialist or Environmental Engineer.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/EnvironmentalSpecialistSenior-04519.pdf)

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We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

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Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

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Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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  Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a Natural Science? IF YES - How many years do you have of full time professional scientific experience in an environmental program in the areas of water supply, waste water, animal feeding operations, hazardous substances, radiation, sewage treatment, solid waste, geology, history, archeology, flood plain, air pollution, dam safety, or underground storage tanks?

• I have not graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a Natural Science

• Less than three years of full time professional scientific experience in an environmental program in the areas of water supply, waste water, animal feeding operations, hazardous substances, radiation, sewage treatment, solid waste, geology, history, archeology, flood plain, air pollution, dam safety, or underground storage tanks

• Three years or more of full time professional scientific experience in an environmental program in the areas of water supply, waste water, animal feeding operations, hazardous substances, radiation, sewage treatment, solid waste, geology, history, archeology, flood plain, air pollution, dam safety, or underground storage tanks

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  How many years do you have of a combination of post high school course work in a Natural Science AND/OR full time professional scientific experience in an environmental program in the areas of water supply, waste water, animal feeding operations, hazardous substances, radiation, sewage treatment, solid waste, geology, history, archeology, flood plain, air pollution, dam safety, or underground storage tanks? 30 semester hours equals on year of experience.

• I do not have any of the education and/or experience

• Less than seven years of the combined education and/or experience

• Seven years or more of the combined education and/or experience

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  How many years do you have of a combination of GRADUATE level (post bachelor's degree) coursework in a Natural Science, history, or archaeology AND/OR full time professional scientific experience in an environmental program in the areas of water supply, waste water, animal feeding operations, hazardous substances, radiation, sewage treatment, solid waste, geology, history, archaeology, flood plain, air pollution, dam safety, or underground storage tank? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience, Applicants can substitute a maximum of 60 graduate semester hours (in the areas listed above) and must have at least one year of the experience.

• I do not have any of the education and/or experience

• Less than three years of the education and/or experience

• Three years or more of the education and/or experience

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  Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many years of experience do you have in the classifications of Environmental Specialist or Environmental Engineer for the State of Iowa?

• I am not a State of Iowa employee

• I do not have any experience as an Environmental Specialist or Environmental Engineer for the State of Iowa

• Less than two years of experience as an Environmental Specialist or Environmental Engineer for the State of Iowa

• Two years or more of experience as an Environmental Specialist or Environmental Engineer for the State of Iowa

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  (Environmental Health)

Does your application demonstrate that you have 6 months' experience, 12 semester hours or a combination of both in Environmental Health, the branch of public health that is concerned with all aspects of the natural and built environment that may affect human health?

• Yes

• No

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  (Environmental Geology)

Does your application demonstrate that you have 6 months' experience or at least one course in Environmental Geology, the application of geologic principles (including hydrogeology) to problem solving in the areas of safe disposal of solid and liquid wastes, management and protection of water resources and in evaluating the impacts of various land-use practices?

• Yes

• No

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  (Environmental Science)

Does your application demonstrate that you have 6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in Environmental Science, the field that integrates physical, biological and information sciences to the study of the environment and the solution of environmental problems?

• Yes

• No

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State of Iowa

Agency

542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Address

6200 Park Ave

STE 200

Des Moines, Iowa, 50321

Website

http://www.iowadnr.gov/

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