Environmental Health Technical Specialist- Public Water

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Environmental Health Technical Specialist - Public Water

Environmental Specialist I

$56,135 - $74,063

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Virginia Department of Health

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-CULPEPPER

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General Public - G

Protected public health by ensuring that public drinking water from groundwater and other sources is compliant with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and Virginia Waterworks Regulations. Responsibilities include conducting sanitary surveys, reviewing operating reports, investigating consumer complaints, preparing violation notices, initiating enforcement actions, managing databases, evaluating water quality data, and providing technical assistance and training to waterworks owners/operators. Assigned areas include one or more state planning districts, and the specialist serves as noncommunity waterworks program supervisor and subject‑matter expert for the entire field office, providing technical guidance and quality assurance reviews.

• Working knowledge of biology, microbiology, chemistry, and math
• Working knowledge of technology associated with 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

• Experience conducting sanitary surveys or environmental risk assessments
• Knowledge of SDWA 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

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.

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:.

Name:
Jerard Jarrett

Phone:

Email:
Jerard.

Jarrettginia.gov