Title: NRO - P0329 - Water Compliance Inspector

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II

Hiring Range: $56,051 - $90,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location:Northern Regional Office

Agency Website:www.deq.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Environmental Quality - Northern Regional Office is seeking a qualified candidate to perform technical, laboratory, compliance, and sampling inspections of wastewater municipal / industrial facilities associated with discharges to State waters, conduct complaint investigations and prepare and issue reports, and conduct inspections of pollution incidents to include fish kills.

The applicant will be required to provide compliance/technical assistance to permittees as needed, assist the general public with information requests, and prepare warning letters and notice of violation letters; initiate and support compliance and enforcement actions; participate in special sampling events and studies, and review technical documents including Operations and Maintenance Manuals, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Environmental science and/or civil engineeringbackground/knowledge and/or industry experience
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment management, industrial stormwater management andClean Water Act regulations
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Task organization and management
• Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Personal computer operations
• A valid driver's license is required to operate state-owned or -leased vehicles
  

Additional Considerations

• Experience in environmental sciences, natural sciences, computer science, environmental engineering or related field.
• A combination of education, training or experience which would indicate attainment of the above knowledge and skills.
• Experience at one or more of the following: a municipal and/or industrial wastewater treatment facility, and Commercial or Non-commercial Laboratory.
• Understanding of / background in and/or experience in the following: the Virginia Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, Sewerage Collection and Treatment Regulations, and 40 CFR Part 136.

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: Yolanda Powell

Phone: 804-584-7203

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.