Remediation Project Officer

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality in Richmond, VA, seeks a Project Manager to oversee environmental remediation projects across VRP, RCRA Corrective Action, Superfund, and Federal Facilities. This role combines in-office and telework under a hybrid schedule, requiring work from Virginia.

The role manages technical reviews, site characterization, and remedy implementation while ensuring adherence to laws and best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with remediation technologies and cleanup processes.
• Knowledge of CERCLA, NCP, RCRA, VRP.
• Background in geology or hydrogeology.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to balance regulatory and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for groundwater monitoring programs at hazardous waste facilities and other projects.
• Review and process complex documents including work plans, reports, site models, and remedy decisions.
• Oversee site characterization, remedy implementation, and monitoring progress to completion.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and established guidelines.

Skills

Remediation technologies

CERCLA & NCP knowledge

Geology & hydrogeology

Regulatory compliance

Effective communication

Project oversight

Job description

Job Description

This position primarily provides project management and oversight for environmental remediation projects within the Office of Remediation Programs: Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP), RCRA Corrective Action, Superfund, and Federal Facilities. Please note this position follows a hybrid work schedule to include both in-office and telework. Candidates must be able to work from the assigned work location in Virginia.

Hiring Range: $60,000 - $95,000

Full Time or Part Time: FULL TIME

Responsibilities

The position responsibilities are to provide technical support for groundwater monitoring programs at hazardous waste management facilities and other projects as assigned. Reviews and processes complex technical, program- and project-specific documents including work plans, reports, conceptual site models, studies, final remedy decisions, and implementation plans. Oversees site characterization, remedy implementation, and response actions, and monitors progress towards completion. Ensures the project elements are in accordance with technical and program requirements, best engineering practices, established guidelines and policies, and applicable laws and regulations. The position applies pollution prevention technology where possible, promotes efficacy of final remedy decisions, and works with project stakeholders to resolve regulatory and technical issues efficiently, openly, fairly, and consistently.

Qualifications

• Experience with remediation technologies, environmental site investigation, and cleanup processes, practices, and principles


• Working knowledge of CERCLA and the National Contingency Plan, RCRA Corrective Action, and the Voluntary Remediation Program


• Working knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, engineering, and basic sciences


• Working knowledge of remediation and treatment technologies, contaminant fate and transport, risk assessment, and waste management practices; Knowledge of Federal and State environmental laws/regulations


• Ability to organize and prioritize technical and other related work, and to develop effective work methods in accordance with established policies and procedures


• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing


• Ability to utilize computer software programs to improve program and project productivity and efficiency


• Ability to analyze problems, consider and balance regulatory and business needs, and make pragmatic decisions to achieve project objectives.


• A Real ID or U.S. passport is required to access certain facilities. This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required.


• Combination of education, training, and experience in the disciplines of engineering, geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, and/or other natural sciences

About Us

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the primary environmental permitting agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, renewable energy, and land protection. Through the dedication and work of over 800 employees across six regional offices and the Central Office in Richmond, DEQ issues permits, conducts monitoring and inspections, and enforces the law.