Environmental Compliance & Enforcement Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an Enforcement Specialist to support DEQ programs in implementing and enforcing environmental laws across air, water, waste, and groundwater. The role requires collaboration, strong writing, and analytical skills, with a hybrid schedule in Virginia.

You will evaluate cases, draft enforcement documents, negotiate settlements, and manage timely resolutions to protect Virginia's environmental resources.

Qualifications

• Understand general engineering and science principals.
• Read, interpret and apply complex policies and regulations.
• Provide reasoned analysis and follow APA procedures during settlements.
• Education, training or experience enabling the performance of the duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct administrative enforcement actions across media (water, waste, air, etc.).
• Evaluate cases and recommend enforcement responses per laws and policies.
• Draft enforcement documents (orders, letters) and manage settlements for timely resolutions.

Skills

Engineering basics

Science concepts

Database management

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Policy interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an Enforcement Specialist to support DEQ programs in implementing and enforcing environmental laws across air, water, waste, and groundwater. The role requires collaboration, strong writing, and analytical skills, with a hybrid schedule in Virginia.

You will evaluate cases, draft enforcement documents, negotiate settlements, and manage timely resolutions to protect Virginia's environmental resources.