Environmental Health Technical Specialist

Title: Environmental Health Technical Specialist

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist I

Hiring Range: $56,135.00 - $74,063.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: DRINKING WATER-LEXINGTON

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Protects the public health by ensuring that public drinking water is in compliance
with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and the Waterworks Regulations.
This is accomplished through surveillance, sanitary surveys, reviewing operating
reports, investigating consumer complaints, preparing - notices of alleged
violation, initiating enforcement actions, managing databases, reviewing
bacteriological and chemical analyses, and providing technical assistance and
training to waterworks owners/operators. Provides support to the Environmental
Health Specialist Supervisor and may include assigned areas in one or more
planning districts. Serves as the noncommunity waterworks and found water
system programs subject matter expert for the entire field office, by providing
technical and procedural guidance and quality assurance reviews.

Join the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water and contribute to
protecting public health across the Blue Ridge region. This position is responsible for
conducting waterworks surveillance to ensure public water systems comply with the Safe
Drinking Water Act and Virginia Department of Health regulations. The role supports
Virginia’s EPA primacy by assisting with regulatory compliance, providing guidance to
waterworks operators, and helping the Commonwealth maintain eligibility for federal
funding.

This position is well-suited for an individual who enjoys fieldwork, problem-solving, and
working independently while collaborating with a team of professionals dedicated to
ensuring the safe treatment and delivery of drinking water for communities throughout
the Commonwealth.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Working knowledge of biology, microbiology, chemistry, and math
2. Working knowledge of technology associated with provision of drinking water
3. Ability to use computers for word processing and data management
4. Ability to communicate in English in writing, orally, interpersonally, and before groups and public meetings
5. Ability to interpret regulations and technical documents
6. Experience leading a project or team

Additional Considerations

1.Experience conducting sanitary surveys or environmental risk assessments.
2. Knowledge of SDWA and Virginia Waterworks Regulations.
3. Ability to manage a regulatory program.
4. Licensure as a Class 3, 2, or 1 Waterworks Operator by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

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.

VDH accepts only on-line 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. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. 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 maybe required for certain positions.

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!

Contact Information

Name: Isis Romero

Phone: (804) 864-7000

Email: Isis.Romero@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.