Virginia Jobs is hiring: BRRO - Air Permit Writer in Salem

Title : BRRO - P0809 - Air Permit Writer

State Role Title : Environmental Specialist II

Hiring Range : $56,051 - $80,417

Pay Band : 5

Agency : Dept of Environmental Quality

Location : Blue Ridge Regional Office

Agency Website :

Recruitment Type : General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ), Blue Ridge Regional Office (BRRO), is seeking a qualified candidate to review routine permit applications and permit related operation and design submittals for applicability and completeness; evaluate air pollution control technologies; develop engineering calculations and write enforceable permits for issuance in a timely manner, which are technically and procedurally accurate in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, written policies, and procedures. This position will also provide recommendations and support for approval of plans, specifications and other value engineering documents; and provide technical support for permit-related compliance and enforcement actions by working with stakeholders (applicants, DEQ Compliance and Enforcement staff, and the public) to resolve issues efficiently, openly, fairly and consistently.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and / or experience in a field of engineering or science that are translatable to the KSA required for air permitting.
• Knowledge and / or experience performing mathematical calculations that are translatable to evaluating air pollution emissions.
• Knowledge and / or experience with industrial processes and operations.
• Knowledge and / or experience with reading and applying policies, guidelines, and regulations, especially as related to state and federal air pollution control regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make independent and sound decisions, work without close supervision, and resolve problems independently and as a team.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities in project management and personal computer operations (including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management).

Additional Considerations

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.

Please Read Carefully :

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; 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, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check. A valid driver's license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

The Application Process : Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position's closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

DEQ Values Veterans : DEQ is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit :

Our Commitment : DEQ is an equal opportunity employer by both policy and practice. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is DEQ's intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. DEQ will provide if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and / or interview process. If any assistance is needed, please contact DEQ Human Resources Office at 804-698-4000.

Contact Information

Name : Emily Duncan

Phone : (804) 845-4910

Email : HROCommunications@deq.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.

Salary : $56,051 - $80,417