Virginia Department of Health ยท 5 hours ago
Environmental Engineer Senior
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $98K/yrThe Virginia Department of Health is seeking an Environmental Engineer Senior to join the Southeast Virginia Field Office team. This role involves supervising engineering functions to ensure safe drinking water and compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as providing guidance and expertise to staff.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Supervise or lead engineering functions for assigned regional area or office
Serve as a subject matter expert providing guidance and expertise to other staff
Establish priorities and assign work
Audit and approve other engineers' work
Monitor new and improved facilities
Evaluate project plans
Conduct non-routine and final inspections
Interpret regulations for operators, owners, and other staff
Evaluate and recommend revisions to local, state or national regulations
Facilitate implementation of regulations
Supervise preparation of reports
Provide training and technical assistance to other staff and the public
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience in biology, microbiology, chemistry, core engineering principles, and quantitative analysis
Established experience in exercising sound judgement and making well-informed engineering decisions
Experience in conveying technical information clearly, engage with different audiences, and preparing comprehensive technical reports
Proven experience in interpreting, analyzing, and applying applicable laws, regulations, policies, and complex technical documentation
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, including the ability to effectively manage and develop professional staff
Comprehensive engineering expertise in water-related disciplines, including civil, sanitary, environmental, or chemical engineering
Preferred
Advanced education and/or experience in Engineering (Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or Chemical Engineer), or related field
Benefits
12 paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan)
Sick, family/personal, and annual leave
Company
Virginia Department of Health
Virginia Department of Health is a government administration that protects and promotes the health of Virginians.
Founded in 1906
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gretchen Dunne
Partnerships Coordinator
Paul Brumund MHA
Chief Operations Officer
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