CO - P4333 - Water Withdrawal Permit Writer

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  • 1111 East Main Street, Downtown, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23219
  • Natural Resources and Applied Sciences
  • Closing at: Jul 25 2025 - 00:00 EDT
  • Dept of Environmental Quality

Hiring Range: $57,733 - $82,042

Full Time or Part Time: FULL TIME

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JOB DESCRIPTION

This position reviews and evaluates Groundwater Withdrawal Permit applications and issues new and historic permits for the Office of Water Withdrawal Permitting. Work is to be completed in a timely manner and be technically and procedurally accurate in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, written guidance, and procedures to ensure the beneficial use of water withdrawals and to protect the resources from depletion and degradation. This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required. 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 primary responsibilities of this position are to provide recommendations and technical support for approval of facility design and operation documents and provide technical support for permit related compliance and enforcement actions by working with clients to resolve issues efficiently, openly, fairly and consistently.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge, gained through education and/or experience, of environmental engineering principles and practices and water pollution control practices. 
  • Knowledge of state Water Quality Standards and federal and state water quality laws and regulations. 
  • Knowledge, skills and abilities in project management and personal computer operations (including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management). 
  • Ability to read, interpret and properly apply complex policies, guidelines and regulations.
  • Ability to read and evaluate applications, engineering analyses, permits, and related correspondence. 
  • Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
  • Ability to collaboratively work in a team environment. 
  • Must be sensitive to public attitudes and concerns while effectively carrying out the agency mission. 
  • Must be able to work with multiple stakeholders as necessary to resolve issues while being efficient, transparent, fair and consistent.
  • Combination of education or training with major coursework in environmental engineering and/or natural science or a combination of work experience and education demonstrating an equivalent technical background. 
  • This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

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.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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