BRRO - P0914 - Air Permit Writer

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a qualified engineer to review routine permit applications and related submittals, ensuring completeness and compliance with applicable laws and policies. The role requires driving, and a valid license, with a hybrid schedule including in-office and telework from the Virginia location.

Responsibilities include evaluating air pollution control technologies, developing calculations, and drafting enforceable permits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemical, mechanical, environmental, or civil engineering principles and how to apply them to permit applications and drafting enforceable permits.
• Knowledge of environmental law and ability to read, interpret and apply complex policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of industrial processes and operations; ability to read and evaluate complex permit applications and engineering analyses.
• Ability to plan and work in a team, with strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate air pollution control technologies and develop calculations for permit issuance.
• Draft enforceable permits in accordance with laws, regulations, and agency policies.
• Provide technical support for permit-related compliance and enforcement actions; coordinate with applicants and staff to resolve issues.

Skills

Engineering principles

Environmental law

Industrial processes

Reading permits and analyses

Project management

Interpersonal communication

PC operations

Education

Engineering/Physical science background

Tools

Microsoft Word

Spreadsheets

Database management

Job description

Hiring Range: $59,754 - $84,193

Full Time or Part Time: FULL TIME

Additional Detail

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position primarily reviews routine permit applications and permit-related operation and design submittals for applicability and completeness.This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required.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

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, evaluating air pollution control technologies; to develop engineering calculations and write enforceable permits for issuance in a timely manner, which are technically and procedurally accurate in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, written policies, and procedures; to provide recommendations and support for approval of plans, specifications and other value engineering documents; to provide technical support for permit-related compliance and enforcement actions by working with stakeholders (applicants, DEQ Compliance and Enforcement staff, and the public) to resolve issues efficiently, openly, fairly and consistently.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of chemical, mechanical, environmental, or civil engineering principles and practices gained through education and/or work experience and ability to apply this knowledge in evaluating permit applications and drafting enforceable, legally defensible permits
• Knowledge of environmental law and ability to read, interpret and properly apply complex policies, guidelines and regulations
• Knowledge of industrial processes and operations
• Ability to read, understand and evaluate complex permit applications and engineering analyses, permits and related correspondence
• Ability to plan and work in a team environment using strong interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge, skills and abilities in project management and personal computer operations (including word processing, spreadsheets and database management)
• Must be sensitive to public attitudes and concerns while effectively carrying out the agency mission
• Other technical competencies may include chemistry, statistics, environmental modeling, and air pollution control
• A combination of education/coursework, training and/or experience in engineering and/or physical science demonstrating an equivalent technical background.
• Licensure or certification is not a requirement of the position.

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.