Environmental Engineer Senior
Company: DHRM
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Environmental Engineer Senior State Role Title:
Architect/Engineer I Hiring Range: $83,349-$86,546 Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: NORFOLK HQ Agency
Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by
the Public Water Supply Supervision Grant for a year period ending,
June 30, 2025, and renewed annually. The availability of funding is
scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and
periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the
continued availability of funds. Critical duties include: 1.
Conducting inspections and sanitary surveys (comprehensive
assessments) of waterworks. 2. Interpreting federal and state
regulations applicable to waterworks owners and operators. 3.
Providing guidance to owners and operators to ensure they achieve
compliance with health and safety standards. 4. Providing
assistance to help waterworks return to compliance in cases where
they violate the standards. 5. Performing evaluations of
engineering documents associated with the design and construction
of new or expanded waterworks to ensure construction will meet
appropriate public health standards. 6. Training operators in the
operation and maintenance of waterworks. 7. Providing information
about drinking water quality to the general public. The Southeast
Virginia Field Office serves a mix of rural communities, suburban
areas, and large cities. Localities covered by this position
include the counties of Accomack and Southampton, and the cities of
Newport News and Williamsburg. Join a team of professionals
committed to protecting public health associated with treatment and
delivery of drinking water to the citizens of the Commonwealth. The
Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical,
dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401
a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick,
family/personal, and annual leave. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge
of sanitary engineering pertaining to drinking water; state and
federal laws, rules and regulations governing drinking water;
management practices and principles and administrative and
supervisory principles Ability to make sound engineering decisions;
monitor and assess progress and interpret and apply federal and
state laws and regulations; create technical reports Strong oral
and written communication skills and ability to maintain effective
working relationships with internal staff, officials, engineers and
other public health groups Additional Considerations N/A 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. VDH accepts only on-line
applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be
considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job
closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant
work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and
federal criminal history background check and the Department of
Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check,
U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and
E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or
completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for
certain positions. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH
that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without
regard to race (or traits historically associated with race
including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such
as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin;
religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age;
veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic
information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical
conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can
be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a
valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a
Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card
before the closing date for this position. The Card may be
submitted with the state application as an attachment. As a V3
(Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to
position-specific questions at the end of this application. This
information will help us evaluate your credentials and
qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may
disqualify you from further consideration. Contact Information
Name: Erica Taylor Phone: 804-339-7665 Email:
erica.taylor@vdh.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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the
Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the
Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status
questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable,
to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can
be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or
DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use
that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring
Process.
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