Title: Environmental Health Coordinator

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II

Hiring Range: $67,000-$78,322

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a restricted position, which is solely or partially funded by the Emerging Contaminants in Small and Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) Grant. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

The Environmental Health Coordinator provides expert technical consultation to regulated waterworks and agency ODW staff in the implementation and oversight of emerging contaminants such as the federal Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) rule. This position provides consultation and liaison assistance to central and field office staff. Interprets and applies environmental laws, regulations, policies and procedures to determine compliance and reduce risks to the public’s health in the area of emerging contaminants such as PFAS. Assists the program specialist with the selection and distribution of grant funds to eligible waterworks projects to ensure compliance with Federal PFAS rule requirements.
Serves primarily as a leader or supervisor for PFAS rule implementation and oversight activities within ODW. The position is responsible for coordinating statewide PFAS testing and data collection, utilizes state procurement rules to establish and manage contracts for sampling activities, and supporting grant fund allocation for eligible waterworks projects. Additionally, it leads training and public outreach efforts to improve understanding and adherence to PFAS regulations. This role reports to the chief of Field Operations and may supervise or provide functional leadership to project staff.

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. Experience in effectively providing technical consultation to the public and/or ODW agency staff.
2. Experience in instructional design and implementation of adult learning principles, needs assessment, evaluation methodologies, and training administration.
3. Knowledge of and experience with the principles and methods of drinking water production, distribution, and regulation.
4. Extensive knowledge of and use with data, database management, data quality assurance (QA) techniques, statistical analysis, and/or informatics methods.
5. Demonstrated experience in working effectively, preparing and presenting concise reports and presentations.
6. Demonstrated experience in reading and interpreting laws, regulations, policies, and technical documents.

Additional Considerations

1. Advanced training or experience in Engineering (Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or Chemical Engineer), Environmental Science, and/or related field.
2. Training or direct experience in data analysis, data mining, business analysis, database management, or similar.

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.

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: http://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.

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.

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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.