SWRO - P4619 - Tank Inspector

Title: SWRO - P4619 - Tank Inspector

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II

Hiring Range: $55,500-$88,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Southwest Regional Office

Agency Website: www.deq.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Southwest Regional Office is seeking a qualified candidate to schedule and perform regional compliance inspections to evaluate the design and operation of regulated aboveground petroleum storage tanks systems. Develop regional office underground and aboveground petroleum storage tank compliance inspection workplans. Schedule and perform aboveground petroleum storage tank Oil Discharge Contingency Plan (ODCP) Pollution Prevention formal compliance inspections. Implement compliance activities according to agency Enforcement Manual and enforcement procedures. Perform technical evaluation of new ODCP submittals, renewals, and modifications. Promote improved environmental performance such that any potential or actual threats to human health and the environment are reduced. Review aboveground petroleum storage tank closure reports to evaluate tank systems for releases and assure conformance with aboveground petroleum storage tank closure guidance and regulations. Responds to petroleum pollution incidents and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Update agency databases regularly with site and inspection information.

Minimum Qualifications

Combination of education, training and/or work experience with major course work in environmental sciences, basic hydrology, chemistry or UST/AST project management design technology. Must complete or provide certification of previous completion of the following National Incident Management (NIMS) courses: ICS 100, ICS200 and ICS 700.

Additional Considerations

1. Knowledge of federal and state regulations for bulk petroleum storage and aboveground storage tank facility design and operation;
2. PC database experience including Word, Excel, CEDS, ECM, Logi, Tableau and GIS applications.
3. Certification and completion of any or all NIMS courses ICS 100, ICS 200 and ICS 700
4. Licensure, certifications or current training specifically related to petroleum UST and/or AST facility design and operation.
5. Prior experience regulating or inspecting UST/AST petroleum storage tank sites.

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:

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. A valid driver’s license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

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: Brittany Saleeby

Phone: 804-659-2676

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.