Environmental Technical Specialist Public Water
About The Position
The Environmental Technical Specialist Public Water protects public health by ensuring public drinking water systems comply with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and Virginia Waterworks Regulations. The role conducts waterworks surveillance, sanitary surveys, and review of operating reports, bacteriological and chemical analyses, and technical documents. It investigates consumer complaints, prepares notices of alleged violation, initiates enforcement actions, manages databases, and provides technical assistance and training to waterworks owners and operators. The position supports the Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor and may cover assigned areas in one or more planning districts. It serves as the field office subject matter expert for noncommunity waterworks and found water system programs, providing technical and procedural guidance and quality assurance reviews. The role also supports Virginia’s EPA primacy by assisting with regulatory compliance, guiding waterworks operators, and helping the Commonwealth maintain eligibility for federal funding. It involves fieldwork, independent problem-solving, and collaboration with other professionals.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of biology, microbiology, chemistry, and math.
- Working knowledge of technology associated with the 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 the Safe Drinking Water Act 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
- Conduct waterworks surveillance to ensure public drinking water systems comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act and Virginia Waterworks Regulations.
- Conduct sanitary surveys and review operating reports and bacteriological and chemical analyses.
- Investigate consumer complaints.
- Prepare notices of alleged violation and initiate enforcement actions.
- Manage databases.
- Provide technical assistance, guidance, and training to waterworks owners and operators.
- Support the Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor and cover assigned areas in one or more planning districts.
- Serve as the field office subject matter expert for noncommunity waterworks and found water system programs.
- Provide technical and procedural guidance and quality assurance reviews.
- Support regulatory compliance and Virginia’s EPA primacy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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