CO - P4687 - VPA Program Supervisor
About The Position
The Department of Environmental Quality's Office of Land Application Programs is seeking a supervisor to plan, administer, and lead implementation of the Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) permit program. The role ensures consistent, accurate, and technically and legally defensible individual permits authorizing management of municipal and industrial wastewater or residuals without discharge to surface waters. It does not oversee permits authorizing land application of biosolids or animal waste. The position follows a hybrid work schedule involving both in-office work and telework. The employee must be able to work from the assigned work location in Virginia. Certification or licensure as a professional soil scientist, nutrient management planner, or onsite sewage system professional is desirable but not required.
Requirements
- Knowledge and experience in personnel management, program planning and development, program evaluation, resource management and fiscal planning, policy analysis, project management, public speaking, and engagement.
- Technical knowledge of scientific or engineering principles in one or more fields such as aquatic ecology, aquatic toxicology, chemistry, environmental engineering, environmental science, marine or estuarine ecology, hydrogeology, hydrology, or a related field.
- Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: state and federal water laws and regulations, including the Clean Water Act, State Water Control Law, and DEQ requirements; or water quality or quantity data collection, management, and analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop others.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication experience with stakeholders at various levels.
- Demonstrated experience using computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office products, data analysis, and statistics.
- Experience with state and federal public participation guidelines.
- Demonstrated experience developing, evaluating, or implementing procedures or guidance, and abilities in workflow or business process management.
- Ability to identify issues, propose alternative solutions, and address underlying causes of problems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently, transparently, fairly, and consistently.
- A combination of education and/or training with major coursework in engineering, environmental science, natural and physical science, or a related field.
- A valid driver's license is required because the position may require operation of a state-owned or leased vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Certification or licensure as a professional soil scientist, nutrient management planner, or onsite sewage system professional.
Responsibilities
- Identify problems and needs, set work tasks and schedules, and allocate staff and other resources.
- Provide technical and regulatory guidance or training to regional and central office water program staff.
- Develop and implement guidance, procedures, policies, and regulations, and provide customer service to facilitate regulatory compliance and explain Department programs and procedures to permittees, project partners, and the public.
- Ensure timely quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reporting on assigned water program activities and effectively manage assigned contractual and cooperative projects.
- Respond to requests for technical and regulatory assistance from the regulated community, consultants, and the public concerning complex projects or enforcement cases.
- Evaluate programs for effectiveness, efficiency, and conformance to state and federal laws and regulations.
- Elevate appropriate issues to management and clearly communicate issues and general status updates.
- Provide technical team leadership and expertise in duty-specific areas, which may include wetlands, Virginia Discharge Elimination System requirements, stormwater, water withdrawals, land application, water quality and supply planning and analysis, water quality monitoring, regulatory compliance and enforcement, sound engineering and ecological practices, and pollution prevention.
- Apply additional knowledge and skills that may include GIS, data management, QA/QC, interpretation of environmental assessments, field sampling and surveys, plan review, surface water and water quality modeling, interpretation of hydrogeologic information, and technical writing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
