CO - P4522 - Training Specialist - Stormwater

Title: CO - P4522 - Training Specialist - Stormwater

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor III

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $90,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.deq.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

*This is a re-advertisement - previous applicants need not apply.*

The Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Training Services is responsible for external training of various DEQ programs. This position is specifically for external training in the Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) & Stormwater Management (SWM) programs. Certification classes are delivered for program administrators, inspectors, and plan reviewers to help prepare these individuals to pass a certification examination that this position has potential to help update and edit. Continuing Education classes are delivered to those already possessing certifications in these areas to further their practical knowledge of the subject matter.

Working as part of a small team of other certification trainers, this position is primarily responsible for editing, developing, and delivering training to educate and inform stakeholders of ESC & SWM laws and regulations, using a combination of online and traditional approaches. Gathering data from technical subject matter experts, conducting needs assessments, and developing timetables for implementation are integral to this role.

Additionally, instructors are responsible for Operational Leadership tasks. This position covers the facility logistics coordination for the annual training schedule’s in-person classes.

This position travels frequently around Virginia to deliver training classes. Applicants should expect to travel 2-3 days per week for two weeks per month on average.

Virginia licensed professionals (professional engineers, architects, landscape architects, land surveyors, or professional soil scientists) with experience in ESC and/or SWM, who are interested in sharing their knowledge with others, are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

-DEQ certification as a plan reviewer, inspector, and/or program administrator
-Knowledge of stormwater management & erosion and sediment control laws and regulations.
-ESC and/or SWM plan review or design experience.
-Knowledge of adult learning principles, training development, training delivery, and training evaluation and administration.
-Skills in presentation and facilitation, problem solving, planning and analysis, process improvement and interpersonal relations.
-Abilities in strategic, creative, and innovative thinking.

Additional Considerations

-Combination of education, experience, or coursework in environmental engineering, environmental science, or education

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.

Please Read Carefully:

*If chosen for an interview, you will be required to deliver a five-minute presentation on a topic of your choosing as part of the interview process.*

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DEQ Employees, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check. This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required. 

The Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

DEQ Values Veterans: DEQ is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits

Our Commitment: DEQ is an equal opportunity employer by both policy and practice. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is DEQ’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. DEQ will provide if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed, please contact DEQ Human Resources Office at 804-698-4000

Contact Information

Name: Anisha Trice

Phone: 804-929-3923

Email: HROCommunications@deq.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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). Service-Connected 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 800-552-5019.

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.