Water Permit Compliance Inspector (Hybrid)

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a qualified inspector to perform technical water permit inspections under VPA and VPDES programs, reporting to the Central Office in Richmond with potential regional placements, and working a hybrid schedule that blends in-office and telework.

Candidates will examine compliance status, conduct field sampling and paperwork, and must meet KSA related to wastewater principles; a valid driver's license is required, and Nutrient

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities in wastewater treatment principles; plant design, operation and maintenance; environmental science; water/wastewater chemistry and analytical methods; wastewater sampling procedures and equipment; environmental laws and regulations; enforcement procedures.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in written communications.
• Demonstrated ability in personal computer operation (including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases).
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• If required as part of job responsibilities, must obtain DCR Nutrient Management Certification within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of this position will be to complete water permit inspections (including technical, laboratory, and sampling), in accordance with the Agency Inspection Strategy and Standard Operating Procedures, in a timely and proficient manner, to determine a source’s compliance status.

Skills

Wastewater principles

Time management

Verbal and written communication

PC skills (Word, Excel, databases)

Teamwork and independence

Vehicle operation (driver's license)

Nutrient Management Certification (1st

Job description

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a qualified inspector to perform technical water permit inspections under VPA and VPDES programs, reporting to the Central Office in Richmond with potential regional placements, and working a hybrid schedule that blends in-office and telework.

Candidates will examine compliance status, conduct field sampling and paperwork, and must meet KSA related to wastewater principles; a valid driver's license is required, and Nutrient