BRRO - P4173 - Remediation Specialist

Title: BRRO - P4173 - Remediation Specialist State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II Hiring Range: $60,000 - $88,000 Pay Band: 5 Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality Location: Blue Ridge Regional Office Agency Website: www.
deq.
virginia.
gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's, Blue Ridge Regional Office is seeking a qualified candidate to work on varied, complex sites independently.
Position will manage the remediation of petroleum contaminated sites through technical and administrative oversight to ensure that the sites are remediated to appropriate risk-based levels.
Work with responsible parties to resolve issues efficiently, openly, fairly, and consistently.
Minimum Qualifications Experience concerning project management.
Knowledge of federal/state/local laws and regulation governing petroleum releases.
Knowledge of Soil, vapor, and ground water pollution assessment.
Knowledge of Soil, vapor, and ground water remediation.
Knowledge of Ground water computer modeling.
Knowledge of Hydrogeology, geology, chemistry, environmental science, and engineering.
Oral and written communications.
PC database operations.
Additional Considerations A combination of training and/or course work in geology, environmental engineering, or related sciences and/or equivalent work experience.
Must complete (bi-annually) VA State and Local Conflict of Interest Act training.
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.
Please Read Carefully: The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States.
Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.
S.
, a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Excluding current DEQ Employees, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check.
A valid driver’s license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.
The Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.
DEQ Values Veterans: DEQ is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.
2-2001.
2).
We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses.
Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve.
For more information please visit: https://www.
dhrm.
virginia.
gov/employeebenefits Our Commitment: DEQ is an equal opportunity employer by both policy and practice.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.
All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.
It is DEQ’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination.
DEQ will provide if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.
If any assistance is needed, please contact DEQ Human Resources Office at 804-698-4000.
Contact Information Name: Brittany Saleeby Phone: 804-659-2676 Email: HROCommunications@deq.
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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
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