Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Environmental Engineer Consultant
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Environmental Engineer Consultant
Title: Environmental Engineer Consultant State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I Hiring Range: $91750 to $97,487 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: VDH-Central Office Job Duties This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Public Water System Supervision Grant. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter (continuous renewal). Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds. Responsible for supervising a centralized plan review program, including 2 direct reports. Performs and oversees review of waterworks plans and specifications for conformance with the Waterworks Regulations and issuing of construction permits, operation permits, and description sheets for approved projects. Implements and evaluates performance metrics, improves and documents procedures, and recommends policy changes. 1. Program Management a. Supervises 2 plan review engineers. b. Trains plan review engineers. c. Implements program and individual performance metrics, evaluates performance on a monthly basis, holds staff accountable to performance metrics. d. Develops, pilots, and implements new or revised procedures to improve the efficiency, reliability, and customer service of the plans review program. e. Updates the ODW Permit Manual to reflect changes to plan review policies and procedures. 2. Plans Review and Permitting a. Attends preliminary engineering conferences and provides input on the plan review process. b. Performs or supervises engineering evaluations of documents prepared by PEs (consulting engineers) for construction/modification of waterworks to ensure compliance with the Virginia Waterworks Regulations. c. Effectively communicates required changes to submitted documents and ensures a timely response by the design engineer. d. Drafts construction permits & approval documents for waterworks. Establishes maximum permitted capacities for new or expanded waterworks. e. Drafts operation permits for new or modified waterworks. Establishes maximum permitted capacities and operating permit conditions. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of sanitary engineering pertaining to drinking water; state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing drinking water; management practices and principles and administrative and supervisory principles Experience making sound engineering decisions. Monitor and assess progress and interpret and apply federal and state laws and regulations Experience creating technical reports Strong oral and written communication skills and experience maintaining effective working relationships with internal staff, officials, engineers and other public health groups Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, Chemical, Program Management and/or equivalent work experience/training related to utilities or drinking water, construction Additional Considerations Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) in Virginia preferred Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum 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 may be 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!
Title: Environmental Engineer Consultant State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I Hiring Range: $91750 to $97,487 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: VDH-Central Office Job Duties This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Public Water System Supervision Grant. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter (continuous renewal). Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds. Responsible for supervising a centralized plan review program, including 2 direct reports. Performs and oversees review of waterworks plans and specifications for conformance with the Waterworks Regulations and issuing of construction permits, operation permits, and description sheets for approved projects. Implements and evaluates performance metrics, improves and documents procedures, and recommends policy changes. 1. Program Management a. Supervises 2 plan review engineers. b. Trains plan review engineers. c. Implements program and individual performance metrics, evaluates performance on a monthly basis, holds staff accountable to performance metrics. d. Develops, pilots, and implements new or revised procedures to improve the efficiency, reliability, and customer service of the plans review program. e. Updates the ODW Permit Manual to reflect changes to plan review policies and procedures. 2. Plans Review and Permitting a. Attends preliminary engineering conferences and provides input on the plan review process. b. Performs or supervises engineering evaluations of documents prepared by PEs (consulting engineers) for construction/modification of waterworks to ensure compliance with the Virginia Waterworks Regulations. c. Effectively communicates required changes to submitted documents and ensures a timely response by the design engineer. d. Drafts construction permits & approval documents for waterworks. Establishes maximum permitted capacities for new or expanded waterworks. e. Drafts operation permits for new or modified waterworks. Establishes maximum permitted capacities and operating permit conditions. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of sanitary engineering pertaining to drinking water; state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing drinking water; management practices and principles and administrative and supervisory principles Experience making sound engineering decisions. Monitor and assess progress and interpret and apply federal and state laws and regulations Experience creating technical reports Strong oral and written communication skills and experience maintaining effective working relationships with internal staff, officials, engineers and other public health groups Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, Chemical, Program Management and/or equivalent work experience/training related to utilities or drinking water, construction Additional Considerations Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) in Virginia preferred Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum 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 may be 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!