Water Manager

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks a leader to manage and supervise all activities within the Water Compliance Program and related areas, ensuring compliance with laws and agency policies. This role emphasizes strategic oversight of inspections, investigations, and resource management.

The incumbent will supervise staff, coordinate with programs, and uphold safety and environmental standards across wastewater and stormwater operations, while ensuring adherence to state

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DEQ leadership competencies and agency policy.
• Experience in program and personnel supervision; wastewater/stormwater knowledge.
• Education/training aligned with duties and experience.
• Experience applying environmental science and engineering to wastewater/water monitoring.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.
• Annual Statement of Economic Interest and Conflict of Interest Act training is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all activities of the Water Compliance Program and ancillary programs.
• Oversee inspections for industrial and municipal wastewater, stormwater, and agriculture management operations.
• Investigate pollution incidents and manage staff and agency assets and resources.

Skills

Leadership competencies

Program management

Wastewater knowledge

Communication

Education

Higher education/training

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

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.

Hiring Range:

$85,000-$110,000

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).

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.