NRO - P4345 - Solid Waste Permit Writer Groundwater Specialist
NRO - P4345 - Solid Waste Permit Writer Groundwater Specialist
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$ 65000 - 84000
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Job Description
Title: NRO P4345 Solid Waste Permit Writer & Groundwater Specialist
State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II
Hiring Range: $65000 $84000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality
Location:Northern Regional Office
Agency Website: 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 uptodate 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
- Combination of education experience or training with major coursework in environmental science geology hydrology or engineering
- Thorough knowledge of geology hydrogeology mathematics modeling and statistical applications water chemistry groundwater remedial technologies and federal and Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations
- Knowledge of Microsoft PC applications including Excel Word Outlook and Sharepoint
- Experience managing multiple projects concurrently and directly engaging with permit holders and environmental consultants
- Effective verbal written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to independently read and interpret engineering/geologic plans and specifications
- Problem solving and decisionmaking abilities
Additional Considerations
- Work experience writing developing and/or reviewing waste permitting documents and related plans such as landfill gas management plans leachate management plans and groundwater monitoring plans.
- Work experience in evaluation of groundwater monitoring systems groundwater investigation and remediation technologies and various groundwater data (i.e. potentiometric flow maps contaminant plume maps and trend graphs and laboratory and field analytical results).
- License as a Professional Geologist desired
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Please Read Carefully:
This is a restricted position which is solely funded by federal grants or nongeneral funds. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or nongeneral funds.
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 drivers license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a stateowned 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 positions closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding jobrelated 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 2.22001.2. 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: 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 DEQs 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.
Contact Information
Name: Yolanda Powell
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths 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). ServiceConnected 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.
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
