BRRO - P0328 - Water Inspector

Dept-of-Environmental-Quality; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a full-time position to perform water permit inspections at facilities covered under the VPDES program, including municipal wastewater plants and industrial sites. The role includes laboratory review, SWPPP assessment, and potential enforcement support, with a hybrid in-office/telework arrangement in Virginia.

Candidates must meet the required knowledge of environmental regulations and demonstrate strong communication, time

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment principles, plant design, operation and maintenance.
• Understanding of environmental laws and enforcement procedures.
• Strong time management and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Experience with laboratory operations and sampling.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Nutrient Management Certification within 1 year may be required.

Responsibilities

• Complete water permit inspections including technical, laboratory, and sampling.
• Assess compliance status per the Agency Inspection Strategy and SOPs.
• Support regulatory review, informal and formal enforcement, and pollution investigations.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Plant design & operation

Environmental science

Water/wastewater chemistry

Analytical methods

Wastewater sampling procedures

Environmental laws & regulations

Enforcement procedures

Time management

Verbal & written communication

PC skills

Independent vs team work

Job description

Hiring Range: $59,754 - $84,913

Full Time or Part Time: FULL TIME

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position will perform inspections at facilities covered under a VPDES (Virginia Pollution Discharge Elimination System) Permit. These facilities include municipal wastewater treatment plants, industrial facilities, and others. Inspections include review of wastewater treatment plant operations, review of laboratory equipment, and review of stormwater management programs, including SWPPP review. This position will also perform related duties as assigned, but not limited to, regulatory review, informal enforcement, formal enforcement assistance, and pollution complaint investigations.This is a restricted position. Continued employment is contingent on the availability of grant or non-general funds.Please note this position follows a hybrid work schedule to include both in-office and telework. Candidates must be able to work from the assigned work location in Virginia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility of this position will be to complete water permit inspections (including technical, laboratory, and sampling), in accordance with the Agency Inspection Strategy and Standard Operating Procedures, in a timely and proficient manner, to determine a source’s compliance status.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities in wastewater treatment principles; plant design, operation and maintenance; environmental science; water/wastewater chemistry and analytical methods; wastewater sampling procedures and equipment; environmental laws and regulations; enforcement procedures.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in written communications.
• Demonstrated ability in personal computer operation (including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases).
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A combination of education/course work, training, and experience to demonstrate the equivalent KSA’s listed above.
• This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• If required as part of job responsibilities, must obtain DCR Nutrient Management Certification within 1 year of employment.

ABOUT US

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the primary environmental permitting agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, renewable energy, and land protection. Through the dedication and work of over 800 employees across six regional offices and the Central Office in Richmond, DEQ issues permits, conducts monitoring and inspections, and enforces the law.