Environmental Compliance Specialist jobs in Petersburg, VA

Title: Environmental Compliance Specialist

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist I

Hiring Range: $50,000 - $61,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Blackstone, FTBAR

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs is a Commonwealth of Virginia state agency that provides professional and responsive support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Purpose of Position:

To assist in successfully implementing National Guard of Virginia (NGVA) Facilities Maintenance Operations Environmental (FMO-ENV) Objective in an efficient and professional manner in all things related to environmental compliance and budget management. Ensures that the Virginia Army National Guard (VaARNG) projects, facilities, and training comply with federal, state and local environmental laws, inter-agency agreements, DoD, and NGB policies and regulations.

Job Duties:

50% - Hazardous Waste Management Assistance:
• Assist in administration of hazardous waste program for MTC Fort Barfoot.
• Work with Environmental Program Manager (EPM), VaARNG leadership, DEQ, and NGB to document and correct deficiencies.
• Ensure proper management of hazardous waste disposal using DLA to maintain compliance with regulations.

20% - Storage Tank Management Assistance:
• Assist in implementation of storage tank program for MTC Ft Barfoot.
• Assure all storage tanks, both USTs and ASTs, are in compliance.
• Coordinate with EPM, VaARNG leadership, ECCs, NGB, and appropriate regulators to document and correct deficiencies.

20% - Clean Air and Clean Water Programs:
• Assist in administration of air and water compliance program on MTC Ft Barfoot.
• Assist in maintaining all existing air permits so that VaARNG is in compliance with all air regulations.
• Ensure applicable facilities compile information and maintain records as permits require.

5% - Environmental Procurement:
• Assist NGVA-FMO-ENV Resource Management and Supervisor to ensure project orders and purchase orders are in compliance with federal and state procurement procedures.

5% - Recurring and Non-Routine Projects:
•Responsible for completion of all other duties as assigned by Compliance Manager and/or EPM.

This is not an all-inclusive list of job duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of environmental laws, experience in environmental program implementation, policies, regulations, and procedures affecting the VaARNG;

Knowledge of all aspects of environmental compliance;

Demonstrated ability to apply technical and scientific principles and practices to environmental compliance within a legally mandated framework; to design, conduct and oversee environmental compliance projects;

Excellent skills in communication, fiscal management, and project management;

Must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Considerations

Extensive knowledge and experience in an Environmental Compliance capacity.

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.

This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this position is non-general and/or non-recurring.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver’s License for the duration of employment.

Must obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: .

Email: michelle.d.claiborne.nfg@army.mil

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.