Section Chief (Resource Protection) - Stormwater Division

James City County•Williamsburg, VA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs advanced technical and professional work supervising the functions associated with the County's stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and Chesapeake Bay Acts. This role involves managing grant programs, overseeing watershed management, and ensuring compliance with various environmental regulations.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, hydrology, water resources management, or other related field.
Extensive experience in Stormwater or related field.
Some supervisory experience.
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 12 months, a dual certification as a combined administrator in erosion and sediment control and stormwater from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 12 months, certification as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) from the Association of State Floodplain Managers.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of the management of stormwater and water quality/quantity infrastructure.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and management.
Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and technical standards.
Skill in the use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to prepare complex technical reports.
Ability to communicate complex technical issues to the general public and elected officials.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees, contractors, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.

Responsibilities

Provides effective supervision of assigned staff, including selection, performance management, employee relations, training, prioritizing and assigning work, and related activities.
Serves as the County's floodplain administrator and Community Rating System coordinator; performs Capital Improvement Program planning for Stormwater projects, including assisting with development of the division's capital improvement and capital maintenance budgets.
Manages Stormwater Local Assistance Grant program as well as other grant funding programs.
Assists the Director in setting policy involving the erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and Chesapeake Bay ordinances; oversees the private and public stormwater management facility and dam safety program inspection and certification programs, the County's pollution prevention program, and the private stormwater outreach and grant program.
Oversees watershed management plan implementation.
Assists with other division administrative tasks.
Performs other duties as assigned.