Title: Environmental Engineer Consultant
State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I
Hiring Range: $91,750 to $97,487
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: Dept of Health
Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Public Water System Supervision Grant. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter (continuous renewal) . Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.
Responsible for supervising a centralized plan review program, including 2 direct reports. Performs and oversees review of waterworks plans and specifications for conformance with the Waterworks Regulations and issuing of construction permits, operation permits, and description sheets for approved projects. Implements and evaluates performance metrics, improves and documents procedures, and recommends policy changes.
1. Program Management
a. Supervises 2 plan review engineers.
b. Trains plan review engineers.
c. Implements program and individual performance metrics, evaluates performance on a monthly basis, holds staff accountable to performance metrics.
d. Develops, pilots, and implements new or revised procedures to improve the efficiency, reliability, and customer service of the plans review program.
e. Updates the ODW Permit Manual to reflect changes to plan review policies and procedures.
2. Plans Review and Permitting
a. Attends preliminary engineering conferences and provides input on the plan review process.
b. Performs or supervises engineering evaluations of documents prepared by PEs (consulting engineers) for construction/modification of waterworks to ensure compliance with the Virginia Waterworks Regulations.
c. Effectively communicates required changes to submitted documents and ensures a timely response by the design engineer.
d. Drafts construction permits & approval documents for waterworks. Establishes maximum permitted capacities for new or expanded waterworks.
e. Drafts operation permits for new or modified waterworks. Establishes maximum permitted capacities and operating permit conditions.
Join the Virginia Department of Health’s efforts to become the healthiest state in the nation. VDH has the perfect employment opportunity just for you!
This position offers flexible working conditions in a positive work environment, and supports the Office of Drinking Water's mission to ensure that all Virginians have a safe and adequate supply of drinking water.
Minimum Qualifications
• Ability to pass a pre-appointment criminal record check and background investigation.
• Working knowledge of sanitary engineering pertaining to drinking water (advanced math, water chemistry, physics, microbiology, hydraulics, hydrology, design of drinking water facilities, drinking water laws, regulations, public health objectives and practices, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in technical writing.
• Ability to address/conduct meetings and hearings.
• Ability to read, interpret, and independently apply laws, regulations, and policies.
Additional Considerations
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) in Virginia preferred.• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, Chemical, Program Management and/or equivalent work experience/training related to utilities or drinking water, construction
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.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
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. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Contact Information
Name: Cassandra Diclaro
Phone: (804) 864-7000
Email: cassandra.diclaro@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.