JOB DESCRIPTION

This position primarily serves as the initial contact for receiving pollution reports and managing pollution incidents; investigate multi-media pollution incidents; and monitor pollution incident progress. Coordinate and manage pollution incidents by assisting local, state, tribal and federal agencies, emergency responders, and responsible parties with regulatory and/or technical assistance, as needed. Participate in preparedness activities with local, state and federal partners, including but not limited to, planning and coordination meetings, exercises and training events. Provide leadership within the region and expert assistance within the agency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of natural and environmental science, chemistry, (aquatic) biology, ecology; Federal, State and Local environmental laws and regulation; and DOT regulation.
• Management of pollution incidents including oil and hazardous material incidents, spill containment measures, mitigation and remediation.
• Knowledge of incident management frameworks, including the incident command system/Unified Command, and exercise planning and participation.
• Demonstrated skill at interpersonal communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, situational awareness/safety, written and verbal communication, technical report writing, conveying technical information to non-technical audiences, database and file management, word processing, pc operations, geographical/geospatial information system resources, data analysis and interpretation, work plan review, conducting multi-media investigations, and project management.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize workload, multi-task, assess environmental impacts, prepare and present technical reports, make independent and sound decisions, work without close supervision, and coordinate with external entities during response activities.
• Demonstrated ability to train other staff and actively contribute in agency workgroups.
• 24 Hour HazWOPER, or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment
• Complete or provide certification of previous completion of the following National Incident Management (NIMS) courses: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 within 6 months of employment.
• Complete VEST 100e and 104e within 18 months of employment.
• Complete or provide certification of previous completion of the following National Incident Management (NIMS) courses ICS 300 and 400 within 18 months of employment.
• This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

ABOUT US

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the primary environmental permitting agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, renewable energy, and land protection. Through the dedication and work of over 800 employees across six regional offices and the Central Office in Richmond, DEQ issues permits, conducts monitoring and inspections, and enforces the law.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is primarily responsible for assisting and coordinating with the various PREP program coordinators. Coordinating DEQ Emergency Planning and Response with the other State and Federal Agencies; Serving as the alternate VEST Liaison Officer on the Agency Virginia Emergency Support Team; and Serving as the DEQ Alternate Emergency Management Coordinator