Company Profile
Department of Environmental Quality
Company Overview
Virginia’s abundant natural resources provide a rich environment for people, plants, and wildlife...and benefit agriculture, industry, commerce, and economic development. To ensure the continued vitality of these precious and valuable resources, DEQ carries out its mission to protect and improve the environment for the health, well-being, and quality of life of all Virginians.
Responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, renewable energy, and land protection, DEQ is the environmental agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Through the work of nearly 800 employees at six regional offices across the state and the Central Office in Richmond, DEQ issues permits, conducts monitoring and inspections, and enforces the law.
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.
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.
Benefits
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.