Environmental Technical Specialist - Public Water

DHRM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water, seeks an Environmental Health Technical Specialist to lead the noncommunity waterworks program in the Richmond Field Office. You’ll supervise staff, ensure SDWA compliance, review analyses, and provide technical assistance to waterworks operators.

Join a passionate team dedicated to safeguarding Virginians’ drinking water while managing regulatory enforcement and quality assurance across the Richmond area.

Qualifications

• 1. Working knowledge of biology, microbiology, chemistry, and math.
• 2. Working knowledge of technology associated with provision of drinking water.
• 3. Ability to use computers for word processing and data management.
• 4. Ability to communicate in English in writing, orally, interpersonally, and before groups and public meetings.
• 5. Ability to interpret regulations and technical documents.
• 6. Experience leading a project or team.

Responsibilities

• The program supervisor ensures SDWA compliance and Waterworks Regulations through surveillance, sanitary surveys, and reviewing operating reports.
• Investigates consumer complaints, prepares notices of alleged violation, and initiates enforcement actions.
• Provides technical assistance and training to waterworks owners/operators; supports the Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor and regional planning areas.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Water treatment tech

Data management

English communication

Regulatory interpretation

Project leadership

Job description

Title: Environmental Technical Specialist - Public Water

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist I

Hiring Range: $56,135.00 - $74,063.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water (ODW) is seeking an Environmental Health Technical Specialist to act as the noncommunity waterworks program supervisor of the Richmond Field Office! This is an exciting opportunity to have an immediate impact at an office filled with passionate public health professionals dedicated to ensuring Virginians are provided with safe and reliable drinking water. The Richmond Field Office currently serves the counties of Caroline, Charles City, Chesterfield, Essex, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King and Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Louisa, Middlesex, New Kent, Northumberland, Powhatan, Richmond, Westmoreland, and the City of Richmond.

This position protects public health by ensuring that public drinking water is in compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and the Waterworks Regulations through surveillance, sanitary surveys, reviewing operating reports, investigating consumer complaints, preparing - notices of alleged violation, initiating enforcement actions, managing databases, reviewing bacteriological and chemical analyses, and providing technical assistance and training to waterworks owners/operators. This position provides support to the Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor and may include assigned areas in one or more planning districts. Serves as the noncommunity waterworks and found water system programs subject matter expert for the entire field office, by providing technical and procedural guidance and quality assurance reviews.

Nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and Virginia's beaches and situated along the James River, Richmond is an attractive mix of deep American history and offbeat, vibrant modernity. Richmond consistently ranks as one of the top places to live with a highly regarded food scene, a bevy of outdoor activities, and proximity to a variety of attractions. Come join the Office of Drinking Water at the Richmond Field Office and combine a career dedicated to serving the citizens of Virginia with a location that has activities to satisfy all ages and interests!

Join a team of professionals committed to protecting public health associated with treatment and delivery of drinking water to the citizens of the Commonwealth.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Working knowledge of biology, microbiology, chemistry, and math.
• 2. Working knowledge of technology associated with provision of drinking water.
• 3. Ability to use computers for word processing and data management.
• 4. Ability to communicate in English in writing, orally, interpersonally, and before groups and public meetings.
• 5. Ability to interpret regulations and technical documents.
• 6. Experience leading a project or team.

Additional Considerations

• 1. Experience conducting sanitary surveys or environmental risk assessments.
• 2. Knowledge of SDWA and Virginia Waterworks Regulations.
• 3. Ability to manage a regulatory program.
• 4. Licensure as a Class 3, 2, or 1 Waterworks Operator by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

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.

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.

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.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!