Environmental Engineer Senior

Title: Environmental Engineer Senior

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I

Hiring Range: $85,000 - $95,471

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: DRINKING WATER-LEXINGTON

Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for 7 years ending 6/30/2030. This grant is due to renew on 6/30/2031. The availability of funding is scheduled for review 6/30/2031 and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Job Duties

The Project Manager/Project Engineer (Env. Engineer Senior) supervises or leads 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of sanitary engineering pertaining to drinking water; state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing drinking water; management practices and principles and administrative and supervisory principles,
• Ability to make sound engineering decisions; monitor and assess progress and interpret and apply federal and state laws and regulations; create technical reports, and
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, officials, engineers and other public health groups.

Additional Considerations

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) in Virginia preferred.

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 on-line 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.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG 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.

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. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Cassandra Diclaro

Phone: 804.573.1158

Email: cassandra.diclaro@vdh.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.