What are the responsibilities and job description for the SWRO - P0663 - Watershed Coordinator position at Dept of Environmental Quality?
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- 355 Deadmore Street Southeast, Abingdon, Virginia, United States, 24210
- Natural Resources and Applied Sciences
- Closing at: Jan 20 2026 - 00:00 EST
- Dept of Environmental Quality
Hiring Range: 57,733-82,042
Full Time or Part Time: FULL TIME
Additional DetailJOB DESCRIPTION
This position will be responsible for providing administrative and technical support and project management for the development of reports and studies addressing water quality including impairments and Total Maximum Daily Loads.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is primarily responsible for coordinating the public participation process including public meetings and stakeholder engagement through the process. Prepares scopes of work, designs appropriate monitoring programs, compiles, reviews, and analyze water quality data, drafts reports/studies and provides technical review and comments on drafts prepared by consultants/contractors. This position may develop or support development of guidance and policies for the Watersheds Program. Support coordination through engagement with other programs, offices, and staff including other state agencies involved in the process.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to water quality.
- Knowledge of environmental science and engineering principles, aquatic ecology, chemistry, hydrology, and GIS technology, including experience with ESRI software suite (ArcGIS Desktop, ArcPro, ArcGIS online, etc.).
- Knowledge, experience, or education regarding the water quality processes including total maximum daily loads and the principles of water quality monitoring and assessment.
- Knowledge, experience, or education related to data management/analysis, technical writing, project management and communication.
- Ability to plan, communicate, and conduct public meetings, public engagements, outreach and to represent the agency regarding water quality.
- This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
- A combination of education or training with major coursework in environmental sciences, natural resources, environmental engineering or related field and a thorough knowledge of environmental topics, facilitation skills including meeting planning and development, and experience in analysis using geographic information systems, managing project deliverables/budgets, working with local governments, citizen groups, agency partners, and the general public.
ABOUT US
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the primary environmental permitting agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, renewable energy, and land protection. Through the dedication and work of over 800 employees across six regional offices and the Central Office in Richmond, DEQ issues permits, conducts monitoring and inspections, and enforces the law.