Hybrid Water Policy & Programs Coordinator

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality seeks a qualified candidate to assist in delivering and facilitating the pretreatment program under VPDES. The role includes project management, policy development, and technical support across program partners in a hybrid in-office and telework setup.

You will help develop procedures, regulations, and tools to enhance water program effectiveness while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Combination of education or training with major coursework in environmental science or engineering, biology, ecology, hydrology, soil science, aquatic ecology, restoration ecology, hydrology and hydraulics natural resource management or related fields.
• Understand the technical and legal requirements of the Clean Water Act, State Water Control Law, and DEQ processes.
• Experience with DEQ water program processes is desirable.
• Experience with state/public participation guidelines; developing, evaluating or implementing procedures and/or guidance.
• Knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act.
• Proficient with computer systems and Microsoft Office.
• Project management and workflow/business process management skills.
• Ability to identify issues and propose root-cause solutions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Strong written and oral communication with stakeholders.
• Experience with data analysis and basic statistics.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibilities include identifying procedural, policy, guidance, and consistency issues and recommending implementation strategies to enhance program consistency in Central Office and regional offices.
• Ensure commitments in the program and timeframes in procedures and regulations are met.
• Produce quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports on water program activities.
• Coordinate staff review of correspondence, reports, plans, and permits to ensure conformance to procedures and regulations.
• Respond to requests for technical and regulatory assistance from staff, regulated community, program partners, consultants, and the public for complex projects.
• Provide guidance and training in the technical and regulatory aspects of water programs.
• Evaluate programs for effectiveness and conformance to state/federal laws and guidelines.

Skills

Environmental science

Engineering

Hydrology

Ecology

Soil science

Aquatic ecology

Natural resource management

Project management

Workflow management

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Education or training in environmental science or engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality seeks a qualified candidate to assist in delivering and facilitating the pretreatment program under VPDES. The role includes project management, policy development, and technical support across program partners in a hybrid in-office and telework setup.

You will help develop procedures, regulations, and tools to enhance water program effectiveness while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. A valid driver's license is required.