Environmental Engineer Consultant

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); A distancia; USD 93.000 - 106.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking an Environmental Engineer Consultant to join OEHS as a subject matter expert in wastewater management and onsite systems.

You will evaluate complex project plans, research new treatment products, advise on regulatory changes, provide training, and support stakeholders. Licensure as a professional engineer is required; telework options are available through VDH Central Office.

Formación

• Comprehensive working knowledge of environmental engineering and wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, which affect the assigned program.
• Ability to provide sound engineering decisions for complex engineering projects.
• Demonstrated ability to write and orally present technical information.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain databases to facilitate program management.
• Demonstrated ability to address the public and hold meetings.
• Licensure as professional engineer required by Code § 54.1-406.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate complex onsite sewage system project plans and research new wastewater treatment products.
• Provide subject matter advice on changes to agency regulations and policies.
• Provide training to a wide range of industry professionals.
• Maintain data systems and produce reports; support internal and external stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Environmental engineering

Wastewater treatment

Regulations knowledge

Technical writing

Database management

Public engagement

Professional Engineer licensure

Educación

Professional Engineer licensure

Descripción del empleo

Environmental Engineer Consultant

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I

Hiring Range: $92,960 - $106,391.25

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office-Telework

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) is seeking a professional engineer with expertise in wastewater management and onsite sewage systems to serve as a subject matter expert within the Division of Onsite Water and Wastewater Services. This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your technical expertise to support environmental health initiatives, protect public health, and advance the safe and effective management of onsite wastewater systems. This position provides support for internal and external stakeholders in a variety of engineering areas. In this position you will evaluate complex onsite sewage system project plans, research and evaluate new wastewater treatment products, provide subject matter advice on changes to agency regulations and policies, and provide training to a wide range of industry professionals.

Serves as subject matter expert within and outside the agency in a variety of engineering areas. Characteristics include evaluating complex project plans, conducting quality assurance plan reviews, researching technological developments, recommending changes to policies and regulations, maintaining and distributing regulations and procedures as well as providing high level technical assistance to engineers, operators, agencies, the public, etc. Trains and orients staff, oversees project evaluation program, uses database to manage specific programs, performs statistical analysis for research, maintains data systems and produces reports and provides budgetary input. Requires licensure as professional engineer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive working knowledge of environmental engineering and wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, which affect the assigned program.
• Ability to provide sound engineering decisions for complex engineering projects.
• Demonstrated ability to write and orally present technical information.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain databases to facilitate program management.
• Demonstrated ability to address the public and hold meetings.
• Licensure as professional engineer required by Code § 54.1-406.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Contact Information

Name: Isis Romero

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD), provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.