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Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has openings in the following positions:
CO – P0487 – Manager, Office of Pollution Response & Emergency Preparedness – DEQ’s Office of Pollution Response & Emergency Preparedness (PREP) provides statewide support to DEQ’s regional pollution response teams and to federal, state and local pollution incident planning and response partners. This position leads the DEQ PREP programs by: setting goals; establishing and maintaining procedures; monitoring and assessing program performance; managing personnel, equipment and financial resources; providing technical support and guidance to: PREP staff, response partners, and responsible parties; ensuring program activities conform to requirements of: applicable air/water/waste laws, applicable state and federal regulations; and agency policies and procedures. Position leads DEQ’s continuity of operations program. Position ensures that policies and procedures are consistently applied and implemented statewide. Hiring Range: $95,000 – $115,000. Closing date April 19, 2024.
NRO – P3007 – Water Permit Writer – The Northern Regional Office seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Water Permit Writer, a position responsible for protecting water quality by preparing Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) permits in accordance with the Clean Water Act and the Virginia State Water Control Board regulations. The position reviews wastewater permit applications and permit related operation/design submittals for applicability and completeness, and to develop and write, in a timely manner, enforceable VPDES permits which are technically and procedurally accurate in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency guidance and practices. The position provides technical support for permit related compliance and enforcement actions by working with clients to resolve issues efficiently, openly, fairly, and consistently. Also, the position provides recommendations and technical support for approval of facility design and operation documents and as needed, the position participates in compliance inspections, pollution response, guidance development, and assistance with public inquiries. The position requires knowledge of water quality science and pollution control concepts and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with regulated parties and public. Ability to read, interpret, and properly apply complex policies, guidelines, and regulations and evaluate permit applications and related correspondence. Must be sensitive to public attitudes and concerns while effectively carrying out the agency mission. Hiring Range: $70,000-$96,500. Closing date April 19, 2024.
CO – P4385 – CERCLA Program Manager – This position will be responsible for management, coordination, and oversight of CERCLA-related programs within the Land Protection and Revitalization Division including Federal Facilities, FUDS, RP & EPA-lead Superfund sites, and sites transitioned to Virginia for Operation and Maintenance. This position ensures proper review by staff of sites and coordination with EPA and other federal partners at sites including engaging in Partnering at Federal Facility sites. This position ensures the long-term management of Superfund sites that are or will be under Virginia responsibility is cost-effective and protective of human health and the environment. This position also ensures that all CERCLA program grants are applied for, tracked, and reported on per DEQ and federal guidelines, procedures, and best practices. Hiring Range: $85,000 – $110,000. Closing date April 19, 2024.
BRRO – P3012 – Air Permit Writer – The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Blue Ridge Regional office is seeking a qualified candidate to review routine permit applications and permit related operation and design submittals for applicability and completeness; to evaluate air pollution control technologies; to develop engineering calculations and write enforceable permits for issuance in a timely manner, which are technically and procedurally accurate in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, written policies, and procedures; to provide recommendations and support for approval of plans, specifications and other value engineering documents; to provide technical support for permit-related compliance and enforcement actions by working with stakeholders (applicants, DEQ Compliance and Enforcement staff, and the public) to resolve issues efficiently, openly, fairly and consistently. Hiring Range: $54,418 – $80,000. Closing date April 22, 2024.
CO – P4449 – Stormwater Manager – The Department of Environmental Quality is seeking a highly qualified candidate to administer, plan, and organize the programs within the Office of Stormwater Management by providing policy and technical support in order to ensure statewide program consistency. This position manages resources, provides technical expertise, guidance and program management to multiple program areas related to Erosion and Sediment Control, Stormwater Management, and Construction Stormwater Permitting. In addition, the position establishes and maintain regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as evaluates program activities to ensure regulatory compliance with the State Water Control Law and other State and Federal laws and regulations relating to water permitting programs. Hiring Range: $90,000 – $120,000. Closing date April 26, 2024.
TRO – P0932 – Air Inspector – The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s, Tidewater Regional Office is seeking a qualified candidate to conduct air inspections, write detailed inspection reports, review records and permits, evaluate facility reports, initiate enforcement actions, investigate citizen air pollution concerns, assist with the operation and maintenance of air quality monitoring devices. Evaluate compliance with the Air Pollution Control Law and Regulations to protect, enhance, and preserve environmental resources in Virginia. Hiring Range: $54,418 – $70,000. Closing date April 26, 2024.