Environmental Engineer

Title: Environmental Engineer

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I

Hiring Range: $61,775 to $69,049

Pay Band:

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the State Revolving Loan Fund 10% Set Aside Grant for a fiscal year period ending June 30, 2025, but renewable annually. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Performs technical and operational analyses as assigned in the office with an emphasis on day-to-day activities.

Critical duties include:
(1) Performs technical evaluations of waterworks
(2) Surveillance of waterworks
(3) Manages databases
(4) Conducts routine facility inspections as assigned
(5) Writes technical reports
(6) Provides technical assistance to facility operators
(7) Investigates routine complaints
(8) Drafts violation notices.

This position serves as the surface water treatment subject matter expert for the field office. May assist in oversight of a small geographic region. Most activities are handled independently with supervisory review of non-routine or larger projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of sanitary engineering pertaining to drinking water (advanced math, water chemistry, physics, microbiology, hydraulics, hydrology, design of drinking water facilities, drinking water laws, regulations, public health objectives and practices, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in technical writing.
• Ability to address/conduct meetings and hearings.
• Ability to read, interpret, and independently apply laws, regulations, and policies.

Additional Considerations

1. Certification as an Engineer in Training or Licensure as a Class 1 or Class 2 Waterworks Operator by Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation or other out-of-state equivalent licensure.

2. Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Engineering or related engineering technology (Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or Chemical Engineer).

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.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

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