Environmental Engineering Consultant

Title: Environmental Engineering Consultant

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I

Hiring Range: $85,000 - $97,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/drinking-water/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Office of Drinking Water is seeking an Environmental Engineering Consultant (Deputy Field Director) for the Richmond Field Office. The Richmond Field Office currently serves the counties of Caroline, Charles City, Chesterfield, Essex, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King and Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Louisa, Middlesex, New Kent, Northumberland, Powhatan, Richmond, Westmoreland, and the City of Richmond. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an office filled with passionate public health professionals dedicated to ensuring Virginians are provided with safe and reliable drinking water.

Under Section 32.1-167-176 of the Code of Virginia and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the Department of Health (VDH) is required to provide safe drinking water regulations. The Environmental Engineering Consultant manages the technical services and permitting programs in the field office and serves as the subject matter expert within and outside the agency in a variety of technical areas.

Critical duties of this position include: (1) Researching technological developments, (2) recommending changes to policies and regulations, (3) providing high level technical assistance, (4) conducting quality assurance program reviews, (5) training and supervising engineering staff, (6)maintaining data systems and producing reports, and (7)overseeing the permitting program in the office to include project/engineering related and operation related permits and approvals. This position also assists in the overall administration and management of the field office.

Nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and Virginia's beaches and situated along the James River, Richmond is an attractive mix of deep American history and offbeat, vibrant modernity. Richmond consistently ranks as one of the top places to live with a highly regarded food scene, a bevy of outdoor activities, and proximity to a variety of attractions.

Join a team of professionals committed to protecting public health associated with treatment and delivery of drinking water to the citizens of the Commonwealth.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave!

Minimum Qualifications

A Virginia Professional Engineering (PE) license or the ability to obtain within 1 year

Working knowledge of biology, microbiology, chemistry, and math; extensive knowledge of technology associated with provision of drinking water.

Ability to use computers for word processing and data management.

Ability to communicate in English in writing, orally, interpersonally, and before groups and public meetings.

Ability to interpret regulations and technical documents.

Ability to manage complex projects and regulatory programs.

Comprehensive knowledge of drinking water laws, regulations, standards/methods.

Ability to effectively supervise others.

Additional Considerations

Project management experience.

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 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date. Resume may be submitted in lieu of fully completed application. Please be sure all pertinent work experience is included on your resume.

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. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization.

VDH honors the Commonwealth's veteran's hiring preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement.

For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information

Name: Phi Do

Phone: N/A

Email: Phi.Do@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.