BRRO - P0914 - Air Permit Writer

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is seeking a qualified reviewer to assess routine permit applications and related submittals for applicability and completeness. The role may require operating a state-owned or leased vehicle, with a valid driver's license.

The position follows a hybrid work schedule, combining in-office and telework from the Virginia location. The ideal candidate will apply engineering and environmental law knowledge to interpret complex regulations, evaluate

Qualifications

• Education or work experience in engineering or physical sciences.
• Ability to apply environmental principles to permit evaluations.
• Reading and interpreting complex policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review routine permit applications and related submittals for applicability and completeness.
• Evaluate engineering analyses and permits to draft enforceable permits.
• Collaborate with team and communicate findings effectively in writing and verbally.

Skills

Engineering principles

Environmental law

Industrial processes

Permit evaluation

Teamwork

Communication

Project management

Office software

Education

Engineering/Physical science background

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.

• - 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.