ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II (Ground Water Permit Writer)

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

SEPTEMBER 29, 2006

 

**THIS IS A READVERTISEMENT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESUBMIT ANOTHER ON-LINE APPLICATION**

 

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II (Ground Water Permit Writer), #P4334; Virginia Beach, VA; Minimum Salary Starting At:  $37,869.

 

Join Virginia's team of ground water protection professionals. The Department of Environmental Quality, Tidewater Regional Office is seeking a qualified applicant to review and process ground water withdrawal permit applications to protect the ground water resource. This position evaluates justifications for ground water use, water well construction, aquifer testing protocols, and other information; provides technical and procedural assistance to applicants and others; develops permit conditions to protect the resource; tracks permit compliance; and takes appropriate actions to achieve compliance. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in hydrogeology of the Virginia Coastal Plain; ground water (gw) computer modeling; gw monitoring; gw supply systems planning, development, or operations; chemistry; environmental regulations  interpretation; PC/database operations; and ability to communicated verbally and in writing. College degree in science or engineering related to ground water analysis preferred.

 

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; 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, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. 

 

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at  ttps://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact lfcates@deq.virginia.gov if you need assistance.

 

 

Contact: Lisa F Cates Phone:  (804) 698-4062 

Recruit:  General Public

Application Closing Date:  October 27, 2006

 

 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer