Regulatory Division Chief – Environmental Policy & Oversight

Army Corp.; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, seeks a Chief, Regulatory Division to lead the regulatory program for water resources within the district. You will administer and enforce federal statutes, assessing environmental, social, and economic considerations to guide complex permit decisions.

This senior role requires directing staff, budget oversight, and policy guidance to senior leadership, legal counsel, and external stakeholders on sensitive environmental actions.

Qualifications

• Basic requirement: Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related field.
• One year of specialized experience in environmental regulatory programs and water resources.
• Experience includes budget, staffing, and policy guidance to leadership on environmental actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, or oversee the regulatory program administering federal statutes governing water resources and wetlands.
• Monitor and evaluate complex permits for activities in waters of the United States and adjacent wetlands.
• Provide consultation and policy guidance to senior leadership, legal counsel, and external stakeholders on environmental actions.

Job description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, seeks a Chief, Regulatory Division to lead the regulatory program for water resources within the district. You will administer and enforce federal statutes, assessing environmental, social, and economic considerations to guide complex permit decisions.

This senior role requires directing staff, budget oversight, and policy guidance to senior leadership, legal counsel, and external stakeholders on sensitive environmental actions.