Environmental Engineer Senior

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Norwich; Presencial; GBP 67.000 - 97.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans (401a Cash Match, 457

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Descripción de la vacante

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Office of Drinking Water seeks an Environmental Engineer Senior to lead engineering functions for the Southeast Virginia Field Office in Norfolk. You will supervise engineers, interpret regulations, and provide guidance on projects to ensure safe drinking water for the public.

You will assess plans, train staff, and communicate technical information to diverse audiences while aligning with state and federal rules.

Formación

• Strong knowledge of biology, microbiology, chemistry, and core engineering principles.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations and complex technical documentation.
• Experience leading professional staff and supervising engineering projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead engineering functions for assigned regional area or office.
• Audit and approve other engineers' work and guide staff.
• Interpret regulations for operators and owners; develop and revise local/state regulations as needed.
• Provide training and technical assistance to staff and the public.
• Communicate findings and prepare comprehensive technical reports.

Conocimientos

Biology & chemistry knowledge

Engineering judgement

Technical report writing

Leadership & supervision

Regulatory interpretation

Educación

Advanced engineering degree (Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or Chemical)

Descripción del empleo

This position will be open until filled.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Office of Drinking Water (ODW), is seeking an Environmental Engineer Senior to join the Southeast Virginia Field Office team! This position is located in Norfolk and will assist in ensuring safe drinking water for citizens in the Southeast Virginia Field Office service area. Under Section 32.1-167-176 of the Code of Virginia and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is required to provide safe drinking water regulations. These functions are initiated and monitored by the inspectors assigned to various regions, and are of critical importance to sustaining a program of inspections to ensure continued compliance with state and federal regulations. The selected candidate will supervise or lead engineering functions for assigned regional area or office. Serves as a subject matter expert providing guidance and expertise to other staff. Characteristics include establishing priorities and assigning work, auditing and approving other engineers' work, monitoring new and improved facilities, evaluating project plans, conducting non-routine and final inspections as well as interpreting regulations for operators, owners, and other staff. Evaluating and recommending revisions to local, state or national regulations, facilitating implementation of regulations, supervising preparation of reports and providing training and technical assistance to other staff and the public. Most activities are handled independently with supervision required for only very large projects or the most complex issues. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Virginians. VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts. Join a team of professionals committed to protecting public health. 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

• Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience in biology, microbiology, chemistry, core engineering principles, and quantitative analysis.
• Established experience in exercising sound judgement and making well-informed engineering decisions.
• Experience in conveying technical information clearly, engage with different audiences, and preparing comprehensive technical reports.
• Proven experience in interpreting, analyzing, and applying applicable laws, regulations, policies, and complex technical documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, including the ability to effectively manage and develop professional staff.
• Comprehensive engineering expertise in water-related disciplines, including civil, sanitary, environmental, or chemical engineering.

Additional Considerations

• Advanced education and/or experience in Engineering (Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or Chemical Engineer), or related field.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

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. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: .

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or the Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Contact Information

Name: Jay West

Email: ov

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.