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Enforcement Specialist

Hiring Range: $57,733 - $82,042

Closing Date: November 29, 2025

To serve the Commonwealth and collaborate on the implementation and enforcement of DEQs regulatory programs to ensure fair and consistent application of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. This position will have a strong emphasis on construction stormwater cases but may also work with water, solid waste, hazardous waste, air, UST/AST, groundwater, and the Virginia Water Protection Program. In addition to the qualifications listed below, this position requires extensive construction stormwater knowledge and experience. Certifications for stormwater and erosion and sediment control inspection and plan review are highly preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will have the responsibility to conduct administrative enforcement actions in all media, which includes water, solid waste, hazardous waste, air, UST/AST, Groundwater, and the Virginia Water Protection (VWP) program. Evaluate assigned cases and develop and recommend an appropriate enforcement response in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, written policies and procedures. Develops complete and factually accurate written enforcement documents (i.e. enforcement recommendation plans, consent orders, letters of agreement, etc.) Manages and negotiates settlements for enforcement cases and implements enforcement response for timely case resolutions in order to protect, enhance, and preserve Virginia environmental resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to understand general engineering and science principals, database and project management, and the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. This requires familiarity and comprehension of State and Federal laws and regulations. 
  •   Ability to read, interpret and properly apply complex policies, guidelines, and regulations.  
  • Provide reasoned analysis for decision making and ability to follow APA procedures and legal processes when negotiation and drafting settlements. 
  • A combination of education, training or experience that enable the performance and successful execution of the of the specified job duties.