Waste Compliance Inspector
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 - Northern Regional Office is seeking a qualified candidate as a Water Compliance Inspector.
In this role, the qualified applicant will:
- Perform technical, laboratory, compliance, and sampling inspections of wastewater municipal / industrial facilities associated with discharges to State waters.
- Conduct complaint investigations and prepare and issue reports.
- Conduct inspections of pollution incidents to include fish kills.
- Provide compliance/technical assistance to permittees as needed.
- Assist the general public with information requests.
- Prepare warning letters and notice of violation letters.
- Initiate and support compliance and enforcement actions.
- Participate in special sampling events and studies.
- Review technical documents including Operations and Maintenance Manuals, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Environmental science and/or civil engineering background/knowledge and/or industry experience, wastewater treatment management, industrial stormwater management
- Clean Water Act regulations
- Effective communication and negotiation skills
- Task organization and management
- Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Personal computer operations.
- A valid driver’s license is required to operate state-owned or leased vehicles.
Additional Considerations:
- Experience in environmental sciences, natural sciences, computer science, environmental engineering, or related field. A combination of education, training or experience which would indicate attainment of the above knowledge and skills.
- Experience at one or more of the following: a municipal and/or industrial wastewater treatment facility, and Commercial or Non-commercial Laboratory.
- Understanding of / background in and/or experience in the following: the Virginia Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, Sewerage Collection and Treatment Regulations, and 40 CFR Part 136.
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 15, 2023, or submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.