What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Manager position at Virginia Department of Environmental Quality?
Hiring Range: $85,000-$110,000
Full Time or Part Time: FULL TIME
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Job Description
This position will manage and supervise all activities of the Water Compliance Program and any other ancillary program or program areas assigned in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, agency policies, and procedures.
Responsibilities
This position is primarily responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of program inspections at, not limited to or inclusive of, the following operations: industrial and municipal wastewater and stormwater facilities, municipal stormwater systems, and/or agriculture management operations. This position will ensure investigation of pollution incidents associated with discharges to state waters. This position will also supervise staff and manage associated agency assets and resources as best practicable and in accordance with all applicable agency and state policies and practices.
Qualifications
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.
Full Time or Part Time: FULL TIME
Additional Detail
Job Description
This position will manage and supervise all activities of the Water Compliance Program and any other ancillary program or program areas assigned in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, agency policies, and procedures.
Responsibilities
This position is primarily responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of program inspections at, not limited to or inclusive of, the following operations: industrial and municipal wastewater and stormwater facilities, municipal stormwater systems, and/or agriculture management operations. This position will ensure investigation of pollution incidents associated with discharges to state waters. This position will also supervise staff and manage associated agency assets and resources as best practicable and in accordance with all applicable agency and state policies and practices.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of DEQ and other Leadership Competencies: achieve results; thinking strategically & encouraging others to think strategically; cultivating productive work relationships; and communicating with confidence.
- Demonstrated competency in program and personnel management and supervision; knowledge of wastewater and stormwater treatment, wastewater laboratory procedures and safety procedures; chemistry, biology, environmental science; water quality laws, regulations, and programs; strong verbal and written communications ability; sound knowledge of computer operations (including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases); and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- A level of education or training that combined with the type and level of experience in the KSA’s would enable the performance of the specified job duties.
- Work experience applying environmental science and engineering principles to wastewater/stormwater treatment, water monitoring and sludge management.
- This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
- Must complete an annual Statement of Economic Interest and Virginia State and Local Conflict of Interest Act Training (bi-annually).
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.
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000