Enforcement Specialist

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality in Virginia is seeking an Enforcement Specialist to enforce DEQ regulatory programs across water, air, waste and related media. The role will evaluate cases, develop enforcement recommendations, and manage settlements.

This full-time position offers a hybrid schedule with in-office and telework, based in Virginia. The incumbent must understand laws and regulations, communicate clearly, and follow APA procedures during negotiations and drafting of

Qualifications

• Understanding of general engineering and science principles.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply complex policies, guidelines, and regulations.
• Provide reasoned analysis for decision making and ability to follow APA procedures in negotiation and drafting settlements.
• Combination of education, training or experience enabling performance of the specified job duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct administrative enforcement actions in all media (water, air, waste, etc.).
• Evaluate cases and develop/enforce appropriate enforcement responses.
• Develop complete written enforcement documents (plans, consent orders, letters of agreement).
• Manage and negotiate settlements and ensure timely case resolutions.

Skills

Engineering & science concepts

Database & project management

Written & verbal communication

Policy interpretation

APA procedures & legal processes

Education

Combination of education/training/experience in enforcement

Job description

Job Description The Enforcement Specialist serves the Commonwealth and collaborates on the implementation and enforcement of DEQs regulatory programs to ensure fair and consistent application of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. 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.

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $85,000

Full Time or Part Time: FULL TIME

Responsibilities This position will have the responsibility to conduct administrative enforcement actions in all media, which includes water, solid waste, hazardous waste, air, UST/AST, Groundwater, and the Virginia Water Protection (VWP) program. Evaluate assigned cases and develop and recommend an appropriate enforcement response in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, written policies and procedures. Develops complete and factually accurate written enforcement documents (i.e. enforcement recommendation plans, consent orders, letters of agreement, etc.) Manages and negotiates settlements for enforcement cases and implements enforcement response for timely case resolutions in order to protect, enhance, and preserve Virginia environmental resources.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand general engineering and science principals, database and project management, and the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. This requires familiarity and comprehension of State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret and properly apply complex policies, guidelines, and regulations.
• Provide reasoned analysis for decision making and ability to follow APA procedures and legal processes when negotiation and drafting settlements.
• A combination of education, training or experience that enable the performance and successful execution of the of the specified job duties.

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.