Title: CO- W0602- VWP Technician

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist I

Hiring Range: $18.00 per hour

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location:Central Office

Agency Website:www.deq.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks a qualified candidate to enter permit information into the CEDS Database on daily basis so that the system is current for PEEP on VDOT projects. Utilize PEEP to ensure permit issuance milestones meet department goals and targets. Assists with CEDS related data requests for programmatic/operational reports. Scans and uploads project documents in ECM on a daily or weekly basis. Performs other document management tasks as needed. Assists with responses to VDOT projects submitted for review through the SERP process. Assists with maintaining the VDOT Monthly Spreadsheet for small projects. Assists VWP project managers with administrative tasks as needed, including correspondence with other state agencies and the public. Assists VWP project managers, using technical and analytical skills to evaluate applications for water protection permits, to assess impacts to wetlands, water quality, fish and wildlife resources, and beneficial uses of State waters. Prepares draft permit conditions within the timeframes specified in the VWP Regulation. Participates in public outreach, meetings, and hearings related to VWP permits. Assists with preparation of permits within specified timeframes. Assists VWP project managers, performing site inspections for issued permits. Prepares site visit reports and issues warning letters, if appropriate; reviews monitoring reports and tracks compliance with permit conditions; assists VWP project managers and enforcement specialists when projects are referred to DEQ enforcement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of state/federal wetlands laws and state/federal public participation guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to make presentations to large and diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use computer systems and software to include Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of state and federal wetlands laws and regulations, public participation processes, DEQ permitting policies and procedures, and knowledge of wetland and aquatic ecology.

Additional Considerations

• No licensure or certification required; Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT), Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD), and Erosion & Sedimentation Control Inspector certifications are beneficial.
• Combination of education or training with major coursework in environmental science, biological sciences, wetland ecology, natural resources management, soil science, or related fields or a combination of education and experience demonstrating an equivalent technical background in aquatic biology, hydrology, botany, wetland ecology, soil science, or environmental science.
• A valid state driver's license.

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. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits .

Our Commitment: DEQ is an equal opportunity employer by both policy and practice. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is DEQ's intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. DEQ will provide if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed, please contact DEQ Human Resources Office at 804-698-4000.

Contact Information

Name: Emily Duncan

Phone: (804) 845-4910

Email: HROCommunications@deq.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.