Title: NRO - P4345 - Technical Reviewer Waste

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II

Hiring Range: $65,000 – $89,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Northern Regional Office

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Northern Regional Office is seeking a qualified candidate to coordinate daily activities of the regional solid and hazardous waste compliance teams and pollution response activity related to waste/land protection. Provide leadership, assistance, and technical insight to the regional waste/land protection team in the processing of applications, reports, and plan submittals from solid waste management and disposal facilities. Review and provide feedback on inspection reports, compliance letters, and other items prepared by regional waste compliance inspectors to ensure consistency with agency policies and guidance. Perform waste inspections, evaluate compliance with issued permits and waste regulations, prepare inspection reports, and provide compliance assistance and enforcement support when necessary. Respond to and investigate reports of improper waste management. Maintain up-to-date file records for waste facilities by storing and uploading files and logging and entering waste permitting and compliance information into applicable Agency databases. Provide coordination, collaboration and customer service to citizens, regulated community, DEQ staff, other state agencies, and federal agencies. Collaborate with other DEQ media groups. Represent DEQ solid waste program on technical matters in meetings related to waste management and pollution and support other members of DEQ in fulfillment of their missions. Utilizes Agency environmental databases to support Agency programs, such as researching and querying agency databases as needed for FOIA and QA/QC purposes. Perform other duties as necessary or assigned, in support of the Agency mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of fundamental principles of environmental science or engineering, including chemistry, soil science, geology, hydrology, and waste management techniques.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental laws and regulations with skills in conducting inspections/ investigations.
• Skills in screening, organizing, and analyzing data, interpreting and assessing environmental impacts, and communicating regulations and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, prepare and present technical reports to diverse groups, make independent and sound decisions, to work without close supervision, and to resolve problems independently and as a team.
• Skills using personal computers and network/web-based software.

Additional Considerations

• Prior and/or current work experience in performing inspections of solid waste management facilities, hazardous waste generators, and regulated medical waste treatment facilities.
• Experience evaluating landfill gas plans and/or groundwater monitoring systems.
• Work experience writing, developing and/or reviewing waste permitting documents and related plans.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
  

Special Instructions

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Please Read Carefully:

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DEQ Employees, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check. A valid driver’s license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

The Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

DEQ Values Veterans: DEQ is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits

Our Commitment: DEQ is an equal opportunity employer by both policy and practice. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is DEQ’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. DEQ will provide if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed, please contact DEQ Human Resources Office at 804-698-4000.

Contact Information

Name: Yolanda Powell

Phone: 804-584-7203

Email: HROCommunications@deq.virginia.gov

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.