Title: Chief Dam Safety Engineer

State Role Title: Architecture/Engineer Manager III

Hiring Range: $130,000 – $140,000

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: MAIN STREET CENTRE

Agency Website: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

THE AGENCY

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to work for a diverse commonwealth. DCR protects what people care about – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure. We manage 43 Virginia State Parks, which has thousands of campsites, hundreds of cabins, beaches, festivals, educational programs, more than 500 miles of trails … the list goes on. If you’re someone who wants to love what you do and make a difference, DCR is the place for you!

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; 12 paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

THE DIVISION

The Division of Dam Safety at DCR is looking for the best and the brightest the Commonwealth has to offer! The Division of Dam Safety has an award-winning team and data tracking system that positions the division as a leader in dam safety. Dam Safety staff work to provide for proper and safe design, construction, operation, and maintenance of dams to protect public safety. Dam Safety offers technical assistance and community education, coordinate with other state and federal agencies, and receive and provide grant funding through federal and state sources.

The Division of Dam Safety has a mission to protect the lives and property of the Commonwealth’s citizens through the implementation and administration of Virginia Dam Safety Act (§ 10.1-604 et seq.) and Impounding Structure Regulations (4VAC50-20).

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Chief Dam Safety Engineer will manage a complex organizational unit comprised of professional engineers, attorneys, and support staff; apply knowledge of civil engineering, stormwater management, administrative and business processes, programmatic and operational controls, personnel management, and budgetary controls; oversee the management and direction of dam safety programs consistent with federal and state laws, regulations, and DCR management principals and policies; effectively interact with diverse constituencies including government officials and citizens on matters relating to the Dam Safety Program, including resolution of major issues affecting the public or dam owners, and consults on legislative issues; serve on the Agency Legislative Team representing Dam Safety; develop program improvements and seek approval to implement, including changes to policies, statutes, and regulations; facilitate regulatory and statutory review committees; directly oversee Dam Safety field operations during dam failures and other emergencies; approve dam permits and certificates; and, when needed, substitute for regional dam safety staff whenever an absence or vacancy necessitates it.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Extensive professional experience with civil engineering.
• Considerable experience supervising staff.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and programs related to Dam Safety and Impoundment Structure Regulations.
• Experience with facilitating stakeholder groups.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

DCR is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the highest ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our greatest strength lies in the individual differences, experiences, and skillsets that our employees bring to the table. Because of this, we strongly encourage applications from all walks of life, and we welcome all contributions in terms of age, beliefs, color, culture, disability, education, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, language, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran’s status.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.

Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

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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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.