Title: NPS Watersheds Grants and Implementation Team Lead

Hiring Range: $50,811 – $95,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Dept of Environmental Quality

Agency Website: www.deq.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Environmental Quality’s Office of Watershed and Local Government Assistance Programs seeks a qualified applicant to serve as Team Leader of the Central Office Watersheds Implementation and Grants Program who will be responsible for technical and administrative oversight of Non-Point Source (NPS) implementation plan (IP) development, as well as NPS project, program and grant management. This position plans, administers, organizes, and manages a portion of the Watershed Programs unit to include the following: (1) Water Quality Implementation Planning, (2) Nonpoint Source Program, and (3) the associated water quality grant programs. This position will identify problems and needs, supervise NPS staff, set work tasks and schedules, address budget and grant issues, allocate staff and other resources, and provide guidance and direction to Central and Regional Office staffs supporting the programs. The position will also elevate appropriate issues to management, clearly and concisely communicate issues and general status updates, and identify Watersheds process or program improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of Watersheds programs and particularly implementation planning, implementation practices, and watershed restoration plans
• Proven abilities in operational planning and workflow evaluation
• Knowledge and/or experience in federal and state grant management and financial management including budgets, reconciliations, grant reporting, grant requirements, and data tracking
• Knowledge and/or experience in personnel management; program development/evaluation and business process improvement; data management; and public engagement
• Knowledge of environmental science, environmental engineering or related disciplines including the Clean Water Act and State Water Control Law, particularly water quality requirements and elements and associated regulatory processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree with major course work in natural or physical sciences, environmental engineering, or related field. A combination of education, training, or experience which would indicate the above knowledge and skills may be substituted for a degree.
  

Special Instructions:

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Please Read Carefully:

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DEQ Employees, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check. A valid driver’s license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

The Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

DEQ Values Veterans: DEQ is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits

Our Commitment: DEQ is an equal opportunity employer by both policy and practice. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is DEQ’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. DEQ will provide if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed, please contact DEQ Human Resources Office at 804-698-4000.

Contact Information:

Name: Chantel Vereen

Phone: 804-698-4000

Email: hrocommunications@deq.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.