CO - P4300 - Tanks Compliance Specialist

Hiring Range: $57,733 - $88,580

Full Time or Part Time: FULL TIME

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Department of Environmental Quality seeks a qualified candidate to perform compliance follow-up activities necessary to resolve underground storage tank noncompliance identified during a formal inspection. This position is restricted in nature. Continued employment is contingent on the availability of restricted funds. Please note this position follows a hybrid work schedule to include both in-office and telework. Candidates must be able to work from the assigned work location in Virginia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent is responsible for:

• Completing accurate work product within required timeframes, track progress and deadlines for multiple ongoing cases
• Negotiating Tank Compliance Agreements
• Drafting Notices of Violation and enforcement referral packages
• Communicating regularly with storage tank owners and operators to resolve regulatory noncompliance, to include issuing deficiency letters to petroleum storage tank owners pursuant to petroleum program guidelines
• Entering compliance follow-up activities into agency database and tracking case progress and milestones
• Liaising with and assisting enforcement staff with petroleum storage tank enforcement actions, as needed
• Advocating at delivery prohibition proceedings
• Presiding over delivery prohibition proceedings
• Assisting with the development and drafting of petroleum storage tank guidance for petroleum program staff statewide

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate possesses the follow qualifications:

• Experience or education in regulatory programs 
• Knowledge of implementation of environmental regulatory programs
• Effective verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and case management skills
• Effective negotiation and analytical skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to complete accurate work product within required timeframes, track progress and deadlines for multiple ongoing cases
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to laypersons in an understandable way, apply facts to regulatory requirements and develop and present cases for resolution through adversarial proceedings
• Demonstrate the ability to work with a wide range of people, including tank owners, legal counsel, environmental consultants and the general public
• A Real ID or U.S. passport is required to access certain facilities. This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

• Knowledge of petroleum program related statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures desired
• Knowledge of the Virginia Administrative Process Act, environmental sciences or principals and case development and management is also helpful
• Coursework/education in Law is beneficial

ABOUT US

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the primary environmental permitting agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, renewable energy, and land protection. Through the dedication and work of over 800 employees across six regional offices and the Central Office in Richmond, DEQ issues permits, conducts monitoring and inspections, and enforces the law.