Environmental Engineer Senior

DHRM; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Retirement plans (401a Cash Match and

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health seeks an Environmental Engineer Senior to supervise engineering functions in the Culpeper region. The role serves as a subject matter expert, guiding staff, evaluating project plans, and interpreting regulations for operators and the public.

Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential. Join a team that conducts inspections, develops technical reports, and contributes to updates of local, state, or national regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sanitary engineering pertaining to drinking water.
• Ability to interpret state/federal drinking water regulations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises or leads engineering functions for assigned regional area.
• Provides guidance and expertise to staff.
• Audits and approves engineers' work and prepares reports.

Job description

Title: Environmental Engineer Senior

State Role Title: Environmental Engineer Senior

Hiring Range: $83,349.00 - $86,546.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-CULPEPPER

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/drinking-water/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Supervises or leads engineering functions for assigned regional area or office. The
Environmental Engineer Senior serves as a subject matter expert providing guidance
and expertise to other staff. Characteristics include: establishing priorities and
assigning work; auditing and approving other engineers' work; monitoring new and
improved facilities; evaluating project plans; conducting non-routine and final
inspections; interpreting regulations for operators, owners, and other staff;
evaluating and recommending revisions to local, state or national regulations;
facilitating implementation of regulations; supervising preparation of reports;
providing training and technical assistance to other staff and the public. Most
activities are handled independently with supervision required for only very large
projects or the most complex issues.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of sanitary engineering pertaining to drinking water; state and
federal laws, rules and regulations governing drinking water; management
practices and principles and administrative and supervisory principles
Ability to make sound engineering decisions; monitor and assess progress
and interpret and apply federal and state laws and regulations; create
technical reports
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to maintain effective
working relationships with internal staff, officials, engineers and other public
health groups

Additional Considerations

Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) in Virginia preferred

“Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check
and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion
List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or
completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered.
Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include
relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
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. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can
be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening
Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date
for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this
application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to
respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.”

Contact Information

Name: Shariefa Riley

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.

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.