Remediation Field Technician (Construction/Environmental Services) - #01258, #01282

Title: Remediation Field Technician (Construction/Environmental Services) - #01258, #01282

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist I - 5903

Hiring Range: $41,656 - $64,983

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is seeking a Remediation Field Technician to actively participate in the productive, effective and cost-efficient delivery of programs and services which support and enhance field operations to achieve the goals, mission and vision of the Department.

Position provides planning, organization, coordination, and execution for the remediation and/or environmental compliance at all DOC facilities. Provides analysis to ensure that liabilities potentially incurred by the Department are minimized through appropriate assessment, cost-benefit, training, and/or risk management analysis and decision-making. Provides guidance, direction, training and assistance with the implementation of corrective actions, design, recommendations and/or preventative measures to address deficiencies noted. Work with offenders and staff through the remedial re-entry program, providing guidance and training to returning citizens.

This position is construction focused and requires the candidate to possess or obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to complete the job duties within 6 months of hire. The selected candidate must successfully complete 40-hours of OSHA HAZWOPER Training and 30-hour OSHA Construction Training within 6 months of hire.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver’s License. Class A CDL or ability to obtain within 6 months of hiring. Demonstrated ability to operate heavy construction equipment (backhoe, excavator, grader, loaders, ext.). Ability to work in a hazardous environment. Ability to independently carry out the required duties without direct supervision. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Additional Considerations

Training in the operation of heavy construction equipment. Current, Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Completion of 40-hours of OSHA HAZWOPER Training. Completion of 30-hour OSHA Construction Training.

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclus