SWRO - P3013 - Air Permit Writer

Title: SWRO - P3013 - Air Permit Writer

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II

Hiring Range: $56,051 - $80,417

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Southwest Regional Office

Agency Website: deq.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Southwest Regional Office, is seeking a qualified candidate to aid in the DEQ’s goal of protecting the citizens of the Commonwealth by ensuring that all air pollution sources in Virginia are properly evaluated and permitted in accordance with both State and Federal Regulations. This position will review permit applications for regulatory applicability and draft appropriate air emissions permits preparing all necessary documents in a timely manner, with technical, regulatory and procedural accuracy, employing appropriate engineering practices and calculations, pollution control considerations, regulatory standards, and, where applicable, consideration of pollution prevention approaches. Provide technical and administrative support to DEQ personnel and the public. Participate in public outreach, meetings and hearings. Assist with special assignments as needed. Assist compliance and enforcement staff, as appropriate, with permit conditions, technical issues and air quality regulations. Attend enforcement meetings and visit sources as necessary. Maintain and utilize agency environmental databases to support agency programs. Foster a collaborative work environment supportive of program goals and improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

- Training or experience in a field of engineering or science, that is translatable to air permitting aspects of mechanical, industrial, heat transfer, and manufacturing systems.
- Knowledge and/or experience with reading and applying policies, guidelines, and regulations, especially as related to state and federal air pollution control and permitting programs.
- Demonstrate competent interpersonal and communication skills (e.g., negotiations, conflict resolution, verbal/written communications)
- Demonstrate self-direction skills (e.g. time management, project management), and the ability to make independent and sound decisions, work without close supervision, and resolve problems
- Specific skills and experience using technology (computers, office productivity software, communication applications) in their work

Additional Considerations

- Training or experience in chemistry, mathematics, and physics
- Training or experience in engineering material balance, fluid flow and heat transfer principles

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Please Read Carefully:

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work. Additionally, DEQ is not a participating STEM OPT employer.

This position is restricted in nature. Continued employment is contingent on the availability of restricted funds.

Excluding current DEQ Employees, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check. A valid driver’s license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

The Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

DEQ Values Veterans: DEQ is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of se