NRO - P0447 - Remediation Geologist
At the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, we value our employees who dedicate themselves in protecting Virginia’s natural resources. Be a part of a dynamic team where you can make a difference while enjoying all of the benefits of working in state government: competitive salary for working a 40 hour week, comprehensive insurance, 15 paid holidays, vacation/personal/sick time/parental leave, membership in the Virginia state retirement system, flex schedules, tuition reimbursement, telecommuting, performance based recognition, access to an extensive professional development and training program, many opportunities for advancement, and much more. So if you enjoy working on a variety of projects with high-performing colleagues in a fostering environment, apply today!
Environmental Specialist II (Remediation Geologist) – P0447
Woodbridge, Virginia
Minimum Starting Salary: $50,696
The Northern Regional Office is seeking a qualified applicant to receive and process incoming reports of leaking underground and aboveground storage tanks and advise the public of regulatory requirements relating to petroleum storage tanks. Directs responsible persons to proceed in accordance with technical standards, state regulations and established procedures. Reviews release investigations; reviews reports of hydrogeologic investigations; makes recommendations concerning remediation and corrective action of subsurface petroleum releases based on risk to receptors. Reviews monitoring results. Investigates reports of petroleum-contaminated water supplies and performs field inspections. Writes technical memoranda and correspondence. Enters detailed tracking information into databases and spreadsheets.
Qualifications: Must have strong technical writing skills and excellent oral communication skills. Strong computer and keyboarding skills are essential. Knowledge, skills and abilities in hydrogeology; geology; groundwater/leaking UST remediation; chemistry; knowledge of federal/state/local laws and regulations governing petroleum releases; environmental science and engineering; groundwater computer modeling; groundwater pollution assessment; oral and written communications; project management; PC database operations.
Qualifications preferred but not required: Bachelor’s Degree in hydrogeology, geology, or environmental science, or related field. A combination of education, experience, and training may substitute for a degree.
The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Excluding current DEQ Employees, the Selected Candidate MUST pass a criminal background check.
Application Closing Date: March 19, 2021
For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact danna.kiluk@deq.virginia.gov if you need assistance.