Senior Environmental Engineer
Company: DHRM
Location: Lexington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Senior Environmental Engineer State Role Title:
Architect/Engineer I Hiring Range: $84,500-$98,218 Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: DRINKING
WATER-LEXINGTON 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 fiscal year period ending June 30, 2026, but renewable
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. This position will be open until filled. The Virginia
Department of Health (VDH), Office of Drinking Water (ODW), is
seeking an Environmental Engineer Senior to join the Lexington
Field Office team! This position is located in Lexington and will
assist in ensuring safe drinking water for citizens in the
Lexington Field Office service area. If you like amore rural
setting, the Lexington area has it all! The primary responsibility
for this position is to ensure safe drinking water to the counties
of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig and Roanoke and the independent
cities of Roanoke and Salem. Under Section 32.1-167-176 of the Code
of Virginia and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the Virginia
Department of Health (VDH) is required to provide safe drinking
water regulations. These functions are initiated and monitored by
the inspectors assigned to various regions, and are of critical
importance to sustaining a program of inspections to ensure
continued compliance with state and federal regulations. This
position provides technical assistance to approximately 110
waterworks serving an average population of 190,000 Virginians. The
selected candidate will supervise or lead engineering functions for
assigned regional area or office. Serves as a subject matter expert
providing guidance and expertise to other staff. Characteristics
include establishing priorities and assigning work, auditing and
approving other engineers' work, monitoring new and improved
facilities, evaluating project plans, conducting non-routine and
final inspections as well as interpreting regulations for
operators, owners, and other staff. Evaluating and recommending
revisions to local, state or national regulations, facilitating
implementation of regulations, supervising preparation of reports
and providing training and technical assistance to other staff and
the public. Most activities are handled independently with
supervision required for only very large projects or the most
complex issues. The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid
holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement
plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation
Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave. Minimum
Qualifications 1. Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience in
biology, microbiology, chemistry, core engineering principles, and
quantitative analysis. 2. Established experience in exercising
sound judgement and making well-informed engineering decisions. 3.
Experience in conveying technical information clearly, engage with
different audiences, and preparing comprehensive technical reports.
4. Proven experience in interpreting, analyzing, and applying
applicable laws, regulations, policies, and complex technical
documentation. 5. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills,
including the ability to effectively manage and develop
professional staff. 6. Comprehensive engineering expertise in
water-related disciplines, including civil, sanitary,
environmental, or chemical engineering. Additional Considerations
1. Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in
Training (EIT) in Virginia preferred. 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 quali?cations for this position.
Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a
comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills,
and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to
the 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 ?nancial, 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! Contact Information Name: Jay West Phone: N/A Email:
Jay.West@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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