Public Water Quality Technician - Field Office Lead

Virginia-Department-of-Healt; 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 supervise the Richmond Field Office’s noncommunity waterworks program. This role ensures drinking water compliance, conducts surveillance, and provides technical guidance to water systems.

The position supports the supervisor, with responsibilities spanning inspections, analyses, enforcement actions, and program quality assurance across a broad service area surrounding Richmond, VA.

Qualifications

• Biology, microbiology, chemistry, and math knowledge.
• Techniques and technology for provision of drinking water.
• Word processing and data management skills.
• Strong English written and oral communication.
• Ability to interpret regulations and technical documents.
• Experience leading a project or team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with SDWA and Waterworks Regulations.
• Conduct sanitary surveys and environmental risk assessments.
• Review operating reports and bacteriological/chemical analyses.
• Investigate consumer complaints and initiate enforcement actions.
• Prepare notices of violation and manage databases.
• Provide technical assistance and training to waterworks owners/operators.

Skills

Biology

Microbiology

Chemistry

Math

Team leadership

Education

Waterworks Operator License

Job description

The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water, seeks an Environmental Health Technical Specialist to supervise the Richmond Field Office’s noncommunity waterworks program. This role ensures drinking water compliance, conducts surveillance, and provides technical guidance to water systems.

The position supports the supervisor, with responsibilities spanning inspections, analyses, enforcement actions, and program quality assurance across a broad service area surrounding Richmond, VA.