CO - P4522 - Training Specialist - Stormwater

Title: CO - P4522 - Training Specialist - Stormwater

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor III

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $85,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.deq.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

**This is a re-advertisement - previous applicants need not apply.**

The Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Training Services is responsible for external training of various DEQ programs. This position is specifically for external training in the Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) & Stormwater Management (SWM) programs. Certification classes are delivered for program administrators, inspectors, and plan reviewers to help prepare these individuals to pass a certification examination that this position has potential to help update and edit. Continuing Education classes are delivered to those already possessing certifications in these areas to further their practical knowledge of the subject matter.

Working as part of a small team of other certification trainers, this position is primarily responsible for editing, developing, and delivering training to educate and inform stakeholders of ESC & SWM laws and regulations, using a combination of online and traditional approaches. Gathering data from technical subject matter experts, conducting needs assessments, and developing timetables for implementation are integral to this role.

This position travels frequently around Virginia to deliver training classes. Applicants should expect to travel 2-3 days per week for two weeks per month on average.

The position is eligible for telework.

Virginia licensed professionals (professional engineers, architects, landscape architects, land surveyors, or professional soil scientists) with experience in ESC and/or SWM, who are interested in sharing their knowledge with others, are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

-DEQ certification as a plan reviewer, inspector, and/or program administrator
-Knowledge of stormwater management & erosion and sediment control laws and regulations.
-Knowledge of adult learning principles, training development, training delivery, and training evaluation and administration.
-Skills in presentation and facilitation, problem solving, planning and analysis, process improvement and interpersonal relations.
-Abilities in strategic, creative, and innovative thinking.
-Valid driver’s license is required to operate a state-owned vehicle.

Additional Considerations

-ESC and/or SWM plan review or design experience
-Combination of education, experience, or coursework in environmental engineering, environmental science, or education

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.

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 service in the military, National Guard or Reserve.