CO - P4692 - Banking Specialist

DEQ•Richmond, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position reviews and coordinates mitigation and nutrient bank monitoring reports, corrective action plans, and other sponsor submissions to ensure compliance with site-specific mitigation banking instruments or nutrient reduction implementation plans, as well as applicable state and federal requirements. The role involves scheduling site visits and compliance activities, investigating potential noncompliance, and evaluating procedures for efficiency while recommending or developing improvements. Duties may also include coordinating data entry and ensuring data accuracy in CEDS, ECM, DEQAct, mobile inspection tools, or other systems. The position works collaboratively with internal staff, state and federal partners, sponsors, consultants, and the regulated community. Additional responsibilities may be assigned. The position follows a hybrid work schedule that includes both in-office and telework. Candidates must be able to work from the assigned work location in Virginia. The role may require operating a state-owned or leased vehicle, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Requirements

Combination of education or training with major coursework in environmental science or engineering, biological or ecological sciences, hydrology, soil science, natural resource management, or related fields; alternatively, education and experience demonstrating an equivalent technical background.
Demonstrated experience with water permit programs.
Knowledge of state and federal water laws and regulations, and public participation processes.
Ability to develop, evaluate, and apply complex regulations, policies, procedures, and guidance.
Ability to effectively use computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities in project management.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to identify issues, propose alternative solutions, and address underlying causes of problems.
Ability to work independently, on a team, or with members of the public and regulated community to resolve issues efficiently, transparently, fairly, and consistently.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT), Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), or Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD) certification; desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical staff responsible for regulatory review and compliance of third-party mitigation and nutrient banking projects.
Coordinate workflow for Central Office banking projects to support timely application reviews, technically accurate approvals and certifications, and fair, consistent resolution of compliance and enforcement actions.
Review correspondence, reports, plans, and instruments for conformance with laws, regulations, policy, sound engineering and ecological practices, and pollution prevention principles.
Evaluate program effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ensure program commitments and regulatory timeframes are met.
Identify procedural, policy, and guidance consistency issues and recommend strategies to improve consistency across Central Office and regional offices, communication, product quality, and program feedback.
Respond to requests for technical and regulatory assistance from staff, the regulated community, consultants, and the public.
Input and track projects and applications in internal software programs, and assist with reporting and new software implementation.
Schedule site visits and compliance activities; investigate potential noncompliance.
Coordinate data entry and ensure data accuracy in CEDS, ECM, DEQAct, mobile inspection tools, or other systems.
Evaluate existing procedures for efficiency and recommend or develop improvements.