TRO - P0172 - Water Manager

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality in Virginia Beach seeks an Environmental Manager II to lead the Water Compliance Program and related areas. You will oversee inspections of industrial and municipal wastewater, stormwater systems, and agricultural operations, ensuring compliance with state laws and agency policies.

You will supervise staff, manage program resources, investigate pollution incidents, and work with stakeholders to protect state waters.

Qualifications

• Understanding of DEQ leadership competencies and strategic thinking.
• Experience in program and personnel management; wastewater/stormwater knowledge.
• Education or training combined with experience enabling duties.
• Experience applying environmental science and engineering to wastewater and sludge management.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Annual Statement of Economic Interest and COIA training required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of program inspections for wastewater and stormwater facilities.
• Investigate pollution incidents related to state waters.
• Supervise staff and manage agency assets and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Wastewater knowledge

Stormwater knowledge

Written communication

Computer skills

Team supervision

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

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).

Job Info

• Job Identification 10436
• Job Category Natural Resources and Applied Sciences
• Posting Date 10/20/2026, 03:55 AM
• Apply Before 10/27/2026, 03:55 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462, US
• State Role Title Environmental Manager II