Title: Water Quality Specialist

State Role Title: Minerals Specialist I

Hiring Range: $54,418 – $70,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: Mines/Mine Land Repurpose/Adm

Agency Website: www.energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Do you enjoy working hands-on? Are you knowledgeable of hydrologic laws, regulations, and procedures? Then look no further! The Virginia Department of Energy, Mined Land Repurposing program, is seeking a Water Quality Specialist to ensure mineral resource extraction is conducted in an environmentally sound manner while maintaining compliance with Virginia mineral extraction and reclamation guidelines. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and evaluating permit applications, preparing and writing NPDES permits, providing technical assistance, and assisting with special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience in order to qualify for this position:
• Considerable knowledge of hydrologic principles and practices, computer operations, and computer mapping
• Demonstrated ability to apply hydrologic principles, conduct technical investigations, and determine if environmental or hydrologic problems are mineral extraction related
• Knowledge of mineral resource extraction practices
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing
• Experienced in application of hydrologic principles, preferable in the mineral extraction industry
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record
This position has been designated as required to file a Statement of Economic Interest in accordance with Section 2.2-3114 of the Code of Virginia. The individual accepted for employment will have to pass a drug test and successfully complete reference checks as part of the Virginia Energy pre-employment process.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in coalfield hydrology, computer mapping, and application of regulations is desirable.

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.

This position will close on April 8, 2024, at 11:55 pm. To be considered, please submit a state employment application or resume online at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. A hiring manager/human resources will review all applications received and select candidates who most closely meet the established criteria for interviews.
Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of our workforce.
As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth’s veterans hiring preference. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or any part of the remaining hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-729-6048

Email: humanresources@eenrgy.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.