Environmental Engineer Senior

Title: Environmental Engineer Senior

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer Hiring Range: $84,500 - $98,218 Pay Band: 5 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: NORFOLK HQ Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the Public Water Supply Supervision Grant for a fiscal year period ending June 30, 2026 but renewable annually. 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 Virginia Department of Health VDH Office of Drinking Water ODW is seeking an Environmental Engineer Senior to join the Southeast Virginia Field Office team. This position is located in Norfolk and will assist in ensuring safe drinking water for citizens in the Southeast Virginia Field Office service area. Under Section 32.1-167-176 of the Code of Virginia and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the Virginia Department of Health VDH is required to provide safe drinking water regulations. These functions are initiated and monitored by the inspectors assigned to various regions and are of critical importance to sustaining a program of inspections to ensure continued compliance with state and federal regulations.

The selected candidate will supervise or lead engineering functions for assigned regional area or office. Serves as a subject matter expert providing guidance and expertise to other staff. Characteristics include establishing priorities and assigning work, auditing and approving other engineers work, monitoring new and improved facilities, evaluating project plans, conducting non-routine and final inspections, as well as interpreting regulations for operators, owners, and other staff. Evaluating and recommending revisions to local, state, or national regulations, facilitating implementation of regulations, supervising preparation of reports, and providing training and technical assistance to other staff and the public.

Most activities are handled independently with supervision required for only very large projects or the most complex issues.

Benefits

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plans, including 401(a) Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, as well as sick, family, personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience in biology, microbiology, chemistry, core engineering principles, and quantitative analysis.
2. Established experience in exercising sound judgment and making well-informed engineering decisions.
3. Experience in conveying technical information clearly, engaging with different audiences, and preparing comprehensive technical reports.
4. Proven experience in interpreting, analyzing, and applying applicable laws, regulations, policies, and complex technical documentation.
5. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, including the ability to effectively manage and develop professional staff.
6. Comprehensive engineering expertise in water-related disciplines, including civil, sanitary, environmental, or chemical engineering.

Additional Considerations

1. Advanced education and/or experience in Engineering, Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or Chemical Engineer, or related field.

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 online 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.

Supplemental Questions

Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check, the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Veterans Preference

VDH is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes veterans to apply. As a V3 Virginia Values Veterans employer, VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Jay West Phone: NA Email: Jay.West@vdh.virginia.gov