Title: Environmental Specialist: Division of Institutions #01338

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II

Hiring Range: $63,927.00 - $104,836.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides planning, organization, coordination, and training for a compliance assessment/assistance program to facilitate the Department's adherence to state and federal hazardous materials and storage tank laws and regulations. Provides analysis to ensure that liabilities potentially incurred by the Department are minimized through appropriate assessment, cost-benefit, training, and/or risk management analysis and decision-making. Provides guidance, direction, training and assistance with the implementation of corrective actions, design recommendations and/or preventative measures to address deficiencies noted during the assessments.

Minimum Qualifications

This position covers our Central Region. High School diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of federal and state solid and hazardous substance/materials/waste laws and petroleum storage tank laws. Technical knowledge of environmental science and environmental engineering, geology and chemistry principles and practices. Demonstrated ability to interpret facility assessment reports and develop reasonable and effective solutions. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple technical projects and programs. Must complete the minimum of HAZWOPER 24-hr training within 12 months of employment.

Additional Considerations

Valid Driver's License. Progressively responsible experience in Environmental Sciences.

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.

If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources



Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.