Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of
Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Office of Drinking Water (ODW), is seeking a District Engineer (Environmental Engineer Senior) for the Southeast Virginia Field Office, located in Norfolk! This is an exciting opportunity to work in an office filled with passionate public health professionals dedicated to ensuring Virginians are provided with safe and reliable drinking water.
Under Section 32.1-167-176 of the Code of Virginia and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the Department of Health (VDH) is required to provide safe drinking water regulations. These functions are initiated and monitored by the District Engineers assigned to various regions that range in size.
Critical duties include:
1. Conducting inspections and sanitary surveys (comprehensive assessments) of waterworks.
2. Interpreting federal and state regulations applicable to waterworks owners and operators.
3. Providing guidance to owners and operators to ensure they achieve compliance with health and safety standards.
4. Providing assistance to help waterworks return to compliance in cases where they violate the standards.
5. Performing evaluations of engineering documents associated with the design and construction of new or expanded waterworks to ensure construction will meet appropriate public health standards.
6. Training operators in the operation and maintenance of waterworks.
7. Providing information about drinking water quality to the general public.
Join a team of professionals committed to protecting public health associated with treatment and delivery of drinking water to the citizens of the Commonwealth.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave!
Minimum Qualifications
1. Working knowledge and experience in biology, microbiology, chemistry, engineering principles and practices, and math.
2. Demonstrated ability to make sound engineering decisions.
3. Ability to effectively communicate in English, including written and verbal communication, as well as the ability to present before groups and in public meetings and produce technical reports.
4. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret law, regulations, policies, and technical documents.
5. Ability to supervise people.
6. Considerable engineering working knowledge pertaining to drinking water.
Additional Considerations
1. Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
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.
Contact Information
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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.