Training Specialist

Training Specialist - The Department of Environmental Quality’s, Office of Training Services is responsible for external training of various programs DEQ oversees. This position is specifically for external training in the Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) & Stormwater Management (SWM) programs. Certification classes are delivered for program administrators, inspectors, and plan reviewers to help prepare these individuals to pass a certification examination that this position has potential to help update and edit. Continuing Education classes are delivered to those already possessing certifications in these areas to further their practical knowledge of the subject matter.

Working as part of a small team of other certification trainers, this position is primarily responsible for editing, developing, and delivering training to educate and inform stakeholders of ESC & SWM laws and regulations, using a combination of online and traditional approaches. Gathering data from technical subject matter experts, conducting needs assessments, and developing timetables for implementation are integral to this role.

This position travels frequently around Virginia to deliver training classes. Applicants should expect to travel 2-3 days per week for two weeks per month on average.

Virginia licensed professionals (professional engineers, architects, landscape architects, land surveyors, or professional soil scientists) with experience in ESC and/or SWM, who are interested in sharing their knowledge with others, are encouraged to apply.  Hiring Range: $56,051 - $85,000.  For more information and how to apply visit Search Page (virginia.gov) on or before the closing date, September 27, 2024, at 11:55 EDT