Environmental Specialist Supervisor - Wetland Monitoring

Dnrec • Dover, DE

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About The Position

The Environmental Specialist Supervisor works within the Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program in the Division of Watershed Stewardship, which manages and protects Delaware’s soil, water, and coastlines. The position supervises development, testing, and maintenance of a wetland online screening tool, as well as contractor training and field-assessment components required by Senate Bill 9 of the 153rd General Assembly. It supervises technical program staff and coordinates with internal and external partners implementing the non-permitting requirements of the newly developed wetland regulation.

The role performs environmental specialist work in a specialty area and provides technical guidance to project personnel, agencies, and stakeholders. Work may include environmental research and field studies, review and interpretation of data and regulatory submissions, compliance and permitting coordination, technical reporting, mitigation, policy development, and public outreach. This position is eligible for telework and alternative work schedules under the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy; details will be shared at interview.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Environmental Planning, Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Science, Architectural History/Historic Preservation, Archaeology/Anthropology, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree or higher in one of these fields or a related field and a recognized contribution to the field or agency.
• Six years of experience performing environmental specialist work, including analysis and assessment of environmental and/or cultural impacts of projects and/or programs.
• Three years of experience serving as a subject matter expert in environmental assessments and data management.
• Two years of experience designing, planning, and overseeing implementation of environmental resource programs or projects at the program level.
• Two years of experience supervising staff, including planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating others’ work.
• Two years of experience developing environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not sponsor H-1B visas.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license as a condition of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technical program staff and coordinate with internal and external partners implementing non-permitting requirements of the new wetland regulation.
• Oversee development, testing, and maintenance of the wetland online screening tool.
• Oversee contractor training and field-assessment components required by Senate Bill 9 of the 153rd General Assembly.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to engineering and project personnel, agency representatives, and project stakeholders on environmental and sociocultural considerations.
• Ensure project or program plans, construction, and maintenance comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Conduct research, field studies, and evaluations; collect, analyze, review, and interpret data, technical reports, and regulatory submissions; and recommend project or program alternatives.
• Prepare technical reports, consultation documentation, project effect documentation, permits, and Memorandums of Agreement.
• Coordinate and negotiate with regulatory agencies to obtain permits or approvals and support delivery of construction activities affecting environmental or cultural resources.
• Recommend and negotiate mitigation efforts and ensure commitments are met.
• Meet with project personnel, agencies, stakeholders, and regulators to resolve resource compliance issues.
• Formulate plans and policies to preserve and enhance the social and natural environment.
• Provide outreach and education on environmental impacts, mitigation, and stewardship through forums such as seminars, workshops, conferences, newsletters, assessments, and analytical reports.
• Review proposed environmental or cultural legislation, regulations, or rule changes and provide comments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package; details are available on the State of Delaware benefits website.
• Position is eligible for telework and alternative work schedules under the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior