ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II, (Water Permit Writer)

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

October 11, 2006



 

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II, (Water Permit Writer) #P0667; Roanoke, VA; Minimum Salary Starting At:  $37,869. The Department of Environmental Quality, is seeking a qualified applicant with engineering experience in the design and operation of wastewater treatment facilities, water quality modeling, writing VPDES permits, and developing permit limits for toxic and conventional pollutants. Knowledge in land application/disposal of wastewater or sludge and best management practices for storm water pollution control. Apply computer aided statistical packages, stream assimilation models, and mixing zone analysis for development of  permit limits for conventional and toxic pollutants. Review for approval sewage system design plans and specification, operation and maintenance manuals, sludge disposal plan, and inspect wastewater treatment facilities. Knowledge, skills and abilities in Civil, Chemical, Agriculture, or Environmental Engineering for wastewater treatment design and operation, State and Federal regulations used in writing permits and environmental law, water quality modeling, land application of waste water or sludge, chemistry, math and statistics, aquatic biology, public speaking, technical writing, and personal computer operations.

 

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.  

 

Contact:  Carol Harris  Phone:  (804) 698-4057  Fax:  (804) 698-4083

Recruit:  General Public

Application Closing Date:  October 27, 2006

 

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov .  If you need assistance, please contact the HR Representative as indicated on this job announcement.   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 csharris@deq.virginia.gov if you need assistance.

 

 

 

 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer