Virginia Department of Environmental Quality · 11 hours ago
Water Permit Writer
Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$58K/yr - $82K/yrVirginia Department of Environmental Quality is the primary environmental permitting agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and they are seeking a Water Permit Writer. This position is responsible for developing wastewater discharge permits and providing technical support for compliance and enforcement actions.
EnergyGovernmentSustainabilityEnvironmental EngineeringWater
Responsibilities
Review permit applications and develop technically accurate and legally enforceable permits in a timely manner
Review permit-related monitoring reports
Review conceptual engineering reports
Review sludge management plans
Review facility closure plans
Review tax exemption requests and other operation and design submittals
Provide technical support for permit related compliance and enforcement actions by working with clients to resolve issues efficiently, openly, fairly and consistently
Qualification
Required
Knowledge, gained through education and/or experience, of environmental engineering principles and practices and water pollution control practices
Knowledge of state Water Quality Standards and federal and state water quality laws and regulations
Knowledge, skills and abilities in project management and personal computer operations (including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management)
Ability to read, interpret and properly apply complex policies, guidelines and regulations
Ability to read and evaluate applications, engineering analyses, permits, and related correspondence
Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to collaboratively work in a team environment
Must be sensitive to public attitudes and concerns while effectively carrying out the agency mission
Must be able to work with multiple stakeholders as necessary to resolve issues while being efficient, transparent, fair and consistent
Combination of education or training with major coursework in environmental engineering and/or natural science or a combination of work experience and education demonstrating an equivalent technical background
This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required
Company
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is a government administration for environmental activities.
Founded in 1991
501-1000 employees
Funding
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