Environmental Health Specialist Senior - Public Water

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Danville, VA

3d•$52,943 - $62,781•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Office of Drinking Water (ODW), is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist, Senior to join the Danville Field Office team! This position is located in Danville and will assist in ensuring safe drinking water for citizens in the Danville Field Office service area. The primary responsibility for this position is to provide oversight for ground water waterworks in an assigned geographic area within the Danville Field Office. Under Section 32.1-167-176 of the Code of Virginia and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is required to provide safe drinking water regulations. These functions are initiated and monitored by the inspectors assigned to various regions, and are of critical importance to sustaining a program of inspections to ensure continued compliance with state and federal regulations. Join a team of professionals committed to protecting public health associated with treatment and delivery of drinking water to the citizens of the Commonwealth.

Requirements

Working Knowledge of biology, microbiology, chemistry, and math
Knowledge of technology associated with provision of drinking water
Experience in expressing facts clearly; verbally and in writing
Experience in effectively communicating (written/verbal) in English and present at public meetings
Experience in reading and interpreting law, regulations, policies, and technical documents

Nice To Haves

Licensure as a waterworks operator
Previous experience with water related regulation

Responsibilities

Provide oversight for ground water waterworks in an assigned geographic area within the Danville Field Office.
Assist in ensuring safe drinking water for citizens in the Danville Field Office service area.
Ensure continued compliance with state and federal regulations regarding drinking water.