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Do you enjoy working on a variety of projects with high-performing colleagues in a fostering environment while improving the world around you? At the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), we value our employees who dedicate themselves in protecting Virginia’s natural resources. All positions work collectively toward one goal: safeguarding Virginia’s diverse and abundant natural resources, which benefit agriculture, industry, and commerce, to provide a rich environment for people, plants, and wildlife.

The Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Spill Response and Remediation (Tanks Program) seeks a qualified Tank Technical Auditor to support DEQ’s leaking tank corrective action program. 

The qualified applicant hired for this position will:

  • Perform technical audits of work proposed by contractors and peer reviews of work verified by case managers for consistency with technical guidance and policy.
  • Support the reimbursement program by reviewing cost estimates and invoiced costs before payment is approved from the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund.  
  • Collaborate with Central Office staff, Regional Office staff, and stakeholders to improve consistency with remediation and reimbursement technical and program requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Combination of education and/or training in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, or environmental science.
  • Knowledge of state and federal leaking Underground Storage Tank (UST) guidance and regulations.
  • Knowledge of the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund and requirements.
  • Knowledge of groundwater contamination site assessment technology and methods.
  • Knowledge of groundwater and leaking UST remediation technology and methods.
  • Demonstrated project management ability.
  • Personal computer skills to support program assessments and quality improvement activities.

Additional Considerations:

  • Education, experience, licensure, and/or certification to demonstrate the equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.
  • Must be able to operate a state vehicle.
  • Local and occasional overnight travel may be required.

Why Work at DEQ?  DEQ employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • A healthy work-life-balance 
  • 15 paid holidays, vacation/personal/sick/parental leave
  • Membership in the Virginia state retirement system
  • Flexible schedules
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Telecommuting
  • Performance-based recognition
  • Access to an extensive professional development and training program
  • Opportunities for advancement and much more!

To Apply:  Go to the position posting at  Virginia Jobs and apply today! Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications received after Dec 12, 2023, or submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.