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About The Position

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.