Environmental Engineer Senior

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Office of Drinking Water is seeking an Environmental Engineer Senior to join the Abingdon, VA Office Team! This is an exciting opportunity to join and work along side passionate public health professionals dedicated to ensuring Virginians has access to safe and reliable drinking water.

Critical duties include:

A. Performance Management (for employees who supervise others)

• Serves in a managerial/supervisory capacity to conduct performance management activities and ensure onboarding/offboarding and training for staff
  
• Establishes and reviews work assignments and priorities and implements performance improvement strategies and/or problem resolution for related issues, in conjunction with program management and Human Resource staff
  
• Ensures relevant training and workplace safety for staff
  
• Conducts required performance monitoring and appraisals, establishes clear performance expectations, addresses deficiencies in a timely manner, and documents underperformance in accordance with state guidelines
  
• Supports employee growth through regular feedback, coaching, and professional development opportunities
  

B. Program Management

• Directs and oversees implementation of the delegated direct service field operations of the Office of Drinking Water (ODW); applies knowledge of ODW programs, policies and state and federal regulations
  
• Ensures supervised programs comply with EPA and VDH requirements
  
• Assures adequacy and accuracy of engineering evaluations
  
• Manages the sanitary survey and technical assistance programs; performs surveys and identifies infrastructure needs within assigned area; identifies systems problem and develops solutions
  
• Prepares violation notices for waterworks when prescribed quality standards have been exceeded or when required operations, treatment techniques, maintenance, submission of reports, or monitoring standards have not been met; maintains data systems to track compliance of all waterworks in assigned area
  
• Communicates with public officials, consulting engineers, contractors, and waterworks owners on day-to-day program related activities, and to promote the services and objectives of ODW.
  

C. Project Review

• Reviews and approves technical documents pertaining to loan and grant projects; provides necessary technical assistance and guidance in their preparation
  
• Supports programs as needed to further advance the public health mission
  

D. Project Management & Evaluations

• Performs on-site inspections and evaluations assessing adequacy of construction, quality assurance, and completeness of contract documentation; ensures compliance with approved plans and specifications and with program/state/federal requirements
  
• Identifies possible problem areas with the project and develops and implements solutions to address routine and non-routine problems
  

E. Technical Assistance

• Provides technical assistance and support to internal and external partners
  
• Prepares written reports, makes presentations, organizes and conducts training for internal and external customers in areas related to the construction loan/grant program
  
• Works with leadership to develop and refine operating procedures and establish project review standards
  

Join a dedicated and professional team committed to protecting public health associated with the treatment and delivery of drinking water to the citizens of the Commonwealth!

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, and

6. Transferable engineering knowledge applicable to drinking water.

1. Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license,

2. Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Engineering (Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or Chemical Engineer) related field, and

3. Knowledge of process evaluation and optimization.

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.

All applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter describing how they meet the positions six minimum qualifications and any of the additional considerations. Do not include "see resume".

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Public Water Supply Supervision Grant for a year period ended June 30, 2026, and renewed annually. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Applicants needing sponsorship need not apply.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check

and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion

List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or

completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

VDH accepts only online applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered.

Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include

relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted

without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and

protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation

gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and

pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can

be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening

Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date

for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this

application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to

respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Name: Daniel Baker

Phone: 804-629-3618

Email: daniel.baker@vdh.virginia.gov

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. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.