Environmental Engineer Consultant
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Environmental Health Services is seeking a professional engineer with expertise in wastewater management and onsite sewage systems to serve as a subject matter expert in the Division of Onsite Water and Wastewater Services. The role supports internal and external stakeholders and environmental health initiatives that protect public health and advance the safe, effective management of onsite wastewater systems. The position evaluates complex onsite sewage system project plans, conducts quality assurance plan reviews, researches and evaluates new wastewater treatment products and technological developments, and advises on changes to agency regulations and policies. It also provides high-level technical assistance, maintains and distributes regulations and procedures, trains and orients staff and industry professionals, and oversees the project evaluation program. The role uses databases to manage programs, conducts statistical analysis for research, maintains data systems, produces reports, and provides budgetary input.
Requirements
- Comprehensive working knowledge of environmental engineering and wastewater treatment.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations affecting the assigned program.
- Ability to make sound engineering decisions for complex engineering projects.
- Demonstrated ability to write and orally present technical information.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain databases to facilitate program management.
- Demonstrated ability to address the public and hold meetings.
- Licensure as a professional engineer, required by Code § 54.1-406.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate complex onsite sewage system project plans and conduct quality assurance plan reviews.
- Research and evaluate new wastewater treatment products and technological developments.
- Provide subject matter advice on changes to agency regulations and policies and recommend regulatory or policy changes.
- Maintain and distribute regulations and procedures.
- Provide high-level technical assistance to engineers, operators, agencies, the public, and other stakeholders.
- Train and orient staff and provide training to industry professionals.
- Oversee the project evaluation program.
- Use databases to manage programs, maintain data systems, and produce reports.
- Perform statistical analysis for research.
- Provide budgetary input.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
