ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
About The Position
This position works directly with the Central Office Sample Verification Manager/Data Analyst to provide field office oversight of the sample verification program. The role's primary function is to protect public health by ensuring that water quality samples collected for compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and the Waterworks Regulations are accurately collected, analyzed, and reported by public waterworks and certified laboratories. This is achieved through quality assurance and quality control checks, including record reviews, site visits, and requests for corrective actions. The specialist serves as the subject matter expert for sampling processes and procedures for the entire field office. Additionally, the role may assist the field office with surveillance, site visits and sanitary surveys, compliance, enforcement, and providing technical assistance, when available.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of biology, microbiology, chemistry, and math.
- Knowledge of technology associated with provision of drinking water.
- Ability to use computers for word processing and data management.
- Ability to communicate in English in writing, orally, interpersonally, and before groups and public meetings.
- Ability to interpret regulations and technical documents.
- Experience leading a project or team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting sanitary surveys or environmental risk assessments.
- Knowledge of SDWA and Virginia Waterworks Regulations.
- Ability to manage a regulatory program.
- Licensure as a Class 3, 2, or 1 Waterworks Operator by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
Responsibilities
- Provide field office oversight of the sample verification program.
- Ensure water quality samples are accurately collected, analyzed, and reported.
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control checks, including record reviews, site visits, and requests for corrective actions.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for sampling processes and procedures.
- Assist with surveillance, site visits, and sanitary surveys.
- Assist with compliance and enforcement activities.
- Provide technical assistance when available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
