CO - P0306 - Water Permit Manager (Agency-Only)

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality • Richmond, VA

1d • $100,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides leadership and strategic direction for the Office of VPDES Programs. The role is responsible for managing, planning, and overseeing the implementation of the agency’s VPDES programs, ensuring statewide consistency through strong policy guidance and technical support. The position manages program resources and delivers program expertise, guidance, and oversight across the VPDES program throughout the Commonwealth. It ensures the issuance of consistent, accurate, and technically and legally defensible water permits.

Requirements

• Current Department of Environmental Quality employee

Responsibilities

• Lead: Direct the Office of VPDES Programs, providing strategic leadership and oversight to a multidisciplinary team responsible for implementing VPDES permitting and compliance programs.
• Program Oversight: Ensure consistent, effective statewide implementation of VPDES programs in alignment with state and federal laws, regulations, policy, and the agency’s mission, including evaluating program operations and performance to maintain high-quality and defensible outcomes.
• Strategic Direction: Establish program priorities and lead the development, establishment, and maintenance of regulations, policies, procedures, and technical guidance that strengthen regulatory consistency and program effectiveness.
• Problem Solving: Address emerging programmatic and technical challenges with sound judgment, providing timely and defensible solutions that protect water quality and support compliance.
• Collaboration: Promote strong internal and external partnerships, encouraging coordination, communication, and shared problem‑solving across programs and regions.
• Continuous Improvement: Mentor and support staff, cultivating a culture of professionalism, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the agency as a subject matter expert, fostering constructive engagement with EPA, permittees, consultants, and community partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed