Brro - P4452 - Stormwater And VWP Manager

Title: BRRO - P4452 - Stormwater and VWP Manager

State Role Title: Environmental Manager II

Hiring Range: $73,226 to $110,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Blue Ridge Regional Office

Agency Website: www.deq.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Environmental Quality, Blue Ridge Regional Office, is seeking a qualified candidate to plan, organize, lead, and manage the professional staff and operations of the regional Construction Stormwater and Virginia Wetlands Program (VWP) in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and agency guidance, to include: providing leadership, direction and guidance to staff; ensuring compliance with applicable statues, regulations, policies and procedures; budget development; and allocation of staff resources, funds and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of environmental engineering principles, urban soil conservation practices, stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulic engineering principles, wetland ecology and wetland science.

• Knowledge of local, state and federal water quality laws, regulations, policies and programs, specifically those related to the Virginia Stormwater Management Program, Erosion and Sediment Control, and the Virginia Water Protection Program.

• Knowledge and regulatory experience in the Virginia Stormwater Management Program and experience conducting local Erosion and Sediment Control Program reviews preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Knowledge, skills and abilities in personnel and program management and demonstrated ability to lead teams to accomplish operational goals.

• Knowledge, skills and abilities in project management and personal computer operations (including word processing, spreadsheets and database management).

Additional Considerations

• A combination of education, training, or experience with major course work in environmental science, environmental engineering, natural resources management or in a related field.

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.

Please Read Carefully:

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DEQ Employees, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check. A valid driver's license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

The Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position's closing date.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

DEQ Values Veterans: DEQ is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses.

Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits

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

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. 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. It is DEQ's intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination.

DEQ will provide if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed, please contact DEQ Human Resources Office at 804-698-4000.

Contact Information

Name: Emily Duncan

Phone: (804) 845-4910

Email: HROCommunications@deq.virginia.gov

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.