Title: Environmental Engineer Senior

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I

Hiring Range: $85,000-$90,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: DANVILLE

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The availability of funding is scheduled for review June 30, 2025 and annually thereafter (continuous renewal) . Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Office of Drinking Water (ODW), is seeking a District Engineer (Environmental Engineer) to join the Danville Field Office team! This is an exciting opportunity to work in an office filled with passionate public health professionals dedicated to ensuring Virginians are provided with safe and reliable drinking water.

Under Section 32.1-167-176 of the Code of Virginia and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is required to provide safe drinking water regulations. These functions are initiated and monitored by the District Engineers assigned to various regions that range in size.

Critical duties include:
1. Conducting inspections and sanitary surveys (comprehensive assessments) of waterworks.
2. Interpreting federal and state regulations applicable to waterworks owners and operators.
3. Providing guidance to owners and operators to ensure they achieve compliance with health and safety standards.
4. Providing assistance to help waterworks return to compliance in cases where they violate the standards.
5. Performing evaluations of engineering documents associated with the design and construction of new or expanded waterworks to ensure construction will meet appropriate public health standards.
6. Training operators in the operation and maintenance of waterworks.
7. Providing information about drinking water quality to the general public.

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

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave!

Minimum Qualifications

1. Considerable experience in biology, microbiology, chemistry, and math.
2. Considerable experience in engineering principles and practices.
3. Considerable experience in making informed engineering decisions, demonstrating a strong track record of successful outcomes.
4. Demonstrated experience in reading and interpreting law, regulations, policies, and technical documents.
5. Demonstrated experience with supervisory/managerial duties.
6. Proven expertise in the field of drinking water management.
7. Proven experience in producing technical reports related to the field of drinking water management.

Additional Considerations

1. Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 12 months of start date.
2. Advanced experience in Engineering (Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or Chemical Engineer), or related field.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants needing sponsorship need not apply.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date. Resume may be submitted in lieu of fully completed application. Please be sure all pertinent work experience is included on your resume.

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) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information

Name: Ray Weiland

Phone: 434-549-8312

Email: ray.weiland@vdh.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.