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Environmental Specialist II

Do you enjoy working on a variety of projects with high-performing colleagues in a fostering environment while improving the world around you?


At the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, we value our employees who dedicate themselves to protecting Virginia’s natural resources.  All positions work collectively toward one goal: safeguarding Virginia’s diverse and abundant natural resources, which benefit agriculture, industry, and commerce, and provide a rich environment for people, plants, and wildlife.

At DEQ, we employ a wide range of professionals throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia in varying fields such as:

• Environmental Science & Engineering

• Environment Policy, Planning, Justice, and Enforcement

• Communications & Outreach

• Human Resources, Training, Finance, Procurement, General Services

DEQ employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: comprehensive health insurance, a healthy work-life-balance, 15 paid holidays, vacation/personal/sick/parental leave, membership in the Virginia state retirement system, flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, telecommuting, performance-based recognition, access to an extensive professional development and training program, many opportunities for advancement, and much more.

DEQ is committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. We seek individuals from all backgrounds that desire to make a direct impact on improving the lives of Virginia citizens.

DEQ is an equal opportunity employer by both policy and practice. 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.