TRO - P4647 - Groundwater and Remediation Team Lead

Title: TRO - P4647 - Groundwater and Remediation Team Lead

Role Title: Environmental Specialist II

Hiring Range: $56,051 - $95,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Tidewater Regional Office

Agency Website: www.deq.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Tidewater Regional Office is seeking a qualified candidate to supervise a team of groundwater and petroleum remediation program staff. The position will lead groundwater and remediation staff efforts through technical and administrative oversight to ensure that all assigned tasks are completed including petroleum tank case sites are remediated to appropriate risk-based levels and permitted solid waste groundwater reviews are conducted in accordance with program requirements. These tasks also include groundwater reviews for water permits. This position will represent the team to both internal and external customers.

Minimum Qualifications

Combination of education in hydrogeology, geology or environmental science or the equivalent in knowledge, skills, and experience. Knowledge of federal/state/local environmental laws and regulations. Previous management, leadership, and or supervisory experience desirable.

Additional Considerations

Previous personnel management and/or demonstrated ability to lead teams desirable.
Professional Geologist (P.G.) Certification desirable.
Technical training, groundwater hydrogeology, geology, leaking underground storage tank assessments and remediation, various non-storage tank groundwater reviews, chemistry and knowledge of federal/state/local environmental laws and regulations.
Ability to negotiate and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to read, interpret and properly apply complex policies, guidelines and regulations.

Special Instructions

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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.

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.

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