I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Virginia Department of Health in Sep 2025
Interview
I applied online and was contacted for an interview about 4 weeks later. The process was straightforward, with a panel interview conducted at the district office. I was shocked that only one of the 10 questions asked pertained to the actual description provided for the role. All other questions were customer service-oriented rather than technical.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you handle someone who is clearly frustrated?
I interviewed at Virginia Department of Health (Norfolk, VA)
Interview
In person panel process with fifteen questions related to customer service and experience in field with a focus on policy and implementation. EWP provided in advance. Panel consists of three of the lead engineers.
They give you a handout that is 2 pages front and back. The handout includes the questions that the interviewer will ask you. Some of the questions were general, like about your background and/or experience. Most of them were very specific to the role. The questions basically asked you if you knew or had experience pertaining to the listed duties for the job. I got tested on my knowledge of septic systems and water quality issues.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain the difference between public and private septic systems. Which one is better?