Environmental Health Technical Specialist
Environmental Health Technical Specialist
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$ 54000 - 60481
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Job Description
Title: Environmental Health Technical Specialist
State Role Title: Environmental Specialist I
Hiring Range: $54000 to $60481
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location:ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCULPEPPER
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
The EH Technical Specialist protects public health by ensuring that public drinking water from groundwater and consecutive water sources is in compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and the Virginia Waterworks Regulations. This is accomplished by conducting sanitary surveys; reviewing operating reports; investigating consumer complaints; preparing violation notices; initiating enforcement actions; managing databases; evaluating water quality data; and providing technical assistance and training to waterworks owners/operators. Assigned areas include one or more state planning districts. Serves as noncommunity waterworks program supervisor and subject matter expert for the entire field office by providing technical and procedural guidance and quality assurance reviews.
Under section 32.of the Code of Virginia and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act the Department of Health (VDH) is required to ensure waterworks provide safe drinking water to the citizens of the Commonwealth. VDH has primacy or primary enforcement authority for implementing and enforcing the federal drinking water regulations.
Join a team of professionals committed to protecting public health associated with treatment and delivery of drinking water to the citizens of the Commonwealth.
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 annually and periodically thereafter (continuous renewal). Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.
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
Working knowledge of biology microbiology chemistry & math
Knowledge of technology associated with provision of drinking water
Ability to use computers for word processing and data management
Ability to communicate effectively in writing orally interpersonally and/or before groups and public meetings
Ability to interpret Federal and State regulations and technical documents
Experience working with stakeholders
Additional Considerations
Graduation from an accredited college with major studies in environmental sciences or a related field
Licensure as a Waterworks Operator by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Experience in provision of drinking water and related activities in the areas of enforcement and compliance
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.
VDH accepts only online applications. Faxed mailed or emailed 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 Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check employment reference check and EVerify. 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: .
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 positionspecific 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.
Contact Information
Name: Sarah Chesko
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
