Sustainability Administrator (IEMU/Environmental Services Unit): DOC Headquarters #01195

Title: Sustainability Administrator (IEMU/Environmental Services Unit): DOC Headquarters #01195

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II - 59032

Hiring Range: $58,219.00 - $95,477.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position develops and oversees a culture of sustainability and environmental awareness within the agency. Develops and manages regional recycling centers to process recyclable materials generated in the agency.

Provides guidance and technical assistance to facilities regarding waste management to ensure proper collection, sorting, and diversion of recycling and compostable materials from landfills in working towards a zero-waste profile.

Establishes and supports composting and other food-waste diversion programs at all correctional facilities. Develops and manages all composting permits and ensures regulatory requirements are met. Establishes contracts for recycling services. Provides training to inmates, in conjunction with community partners, in waste management, recycling, and composting to support the agency's reentry initiative. Collects and analyzes waste management data, develops trends, and establishes baseline measures and goals for success. Promotes recycling and zero-waste initiatives to internal and external stakeholders. Ensures pest control program operates in a safe and effective manner with an emphasis on staff training, proper chemical control, and the use of less-lethal methods by supervising the Statewide Pest Control Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

High school Diploma. Valid Driver’s license. Ability to provide own transportation to and from work required.

Knowledge of sustainability and environmental awareness. Experience managing composting permits and other regulatory requirements. Experience establishing and managing contracts for recycling services. Ability to assist facilities with waste management.

Ability to train inmates in waste management and sustainability processes as they pertain to supporting the Agency. Ability to collect and analyze data related to waste management to establish and revise goals. Ability to develop reports, share results and present materials, in multiple formats, to a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Ability to manage pest control programs, including training staff, management of chemicals, and supervising the Statewide Pest Control Manager.

Additional Considerations

Advanced knowledge of Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Law, or a related discipline and appropriate training and experience.

Experience working in a correctional setting. Experience supervising others in a professional environmental service role. High-level of experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel. Possession of VCA/VCO or the ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-971-2142

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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.