Title: Environmental Engineer Senior
State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I
Hiring Range: $83,349.0 - $92,690.00
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: VDH-Central Office
Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/drinking-water/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Performs review of a variety of waterworks plans and specifications including water treatment and distribution facilities and determines compliance with the Waterworks Regulations. Coordinates with design engineers and waterworks owners to ensure required changes are completed, and issues construction permits for approved projects. Evaluates and recommends changes on plan review policies and procedures. Serves as a subject matter expect on waterworks facility design. 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
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 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date.
Resume may be submitted in lieu of fully completed application. Please be sure all
pertinent work experience is included on your resume.
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 associatedwith
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. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans)
organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference. VDH
employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of
our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities
where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement.
For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring
agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be
made on a case-by-case basis.
Contact Information
Name: Phi Do
Phone: (804) 826-7228
Email: Phi.Do@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.
