Title: Environmental Engineer Consultant
State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I
Hiring Range: $92,960 - $106,391.25
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: VDH-Central Office-Telework
Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) is seeking a professional engineer with expertise in wastewater management and onsite sewage systems to serve as a subject matter expert within the Division of Onsite Water and Wastewater Services. This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your technical expertise to support environmental health initiatives, protect public health, and advance the safe and effective management of onsite wastewater systems. This position provides support for internal and external stakeholders in a variety of engineering areas. In this position you will evaluate complex onsite sewage system project plans, research and evaluate new wastewater treatment products, provide subject matter advice on changes to agency regulations and policies, and provide training to a wide range of industry professionals.
Serves as subject matter expert within and outside the agency in a variety of engineering areas. Characteristics include evaluating complex project plans, conducting quality assurance plan reviews, researching technological developments, recommending changes to policies and regulations, maintaining and distributing regulations and procedures as well as providing high level technical assistance to engineers, operators, agencies, the public, etc. Trains and orients staff, oversees project evaluation program, uses database to manage specific programs, performs statistical analysis for research, maintains data systems and produces reports and provides budgetary input. Requires licensure as professional engineer
Minimum Qualifications
• Comprehensive working knowledge of environmental engineering and
wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, which affect the assigned
program.
• Ability to provide sound engineering decisions for complex engineering projects.
• Demonstrated ability to write and orally present technical information.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain databases to facilitate program management.
• Demonstrated ability to address the public and hold meetings.
• Licensure as professional engineer required by Code § 54.1-406.
Additional Considerations
N/A
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. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.
Contact Information
Name: Isis Romero
Email: Isis.Romero@vdh.virginia.gov
