Title: NRO - P4656 - Water Quality Monitoring Supervisor

State Role Title: Environmental Manager I

Hiring Range: $75,000 - $105,244

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Northern Regional Office

Agency Website: www.deq.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

This position is open to Dept of Environmental Quality (DEQ) employees only.

Job Duties

The Dept of Environmental Quality seeks a qualified candidate to supervise the Northern Regional Office Water Quality Monitoring programs consisting of Chesapeake Bay water quality monitoring studies, ambient water quality monitoring, special water quality assessments, biological monitoring, lake monitoring, and probabilistic monitoring. This includes providing program evaluation, personnel supervision, personnel training, and technical support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of DEQ Leadership and Management Competencies: demonstrates self-awareness, develops others, thinks strategically, and cultivates work relationships; and understands the business, achieves results, communicates proficiently, and applies technical skills.
  
• Knowledge of accepted water quality monitoring principles and procedures
• Knowledge of aquatic chemistry, biology, and related environmental sciences
• Knowledge of federal and state water pollution control regulations and water quality standards
• Demonstrated competency in program and personnel management
• Ability to work independently and set deadlines to meet work load
• Skilled with problem solving; ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Ability to analyze water quality data
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse audiences; ability to represent the Agency at stakeholder or focus group meetings
• Personal computer skills, including word processing, data management and analysis
• This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

Additional Considerations

Combination of education or training with major coursework in environmental engineering, environmental or other physical science discipline and or regulatory training and experience is desired for entry into this position.

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.

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. Additionally, DEQ is not a participating STEM OPT employer.

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: Yolanda Powell

Phone: 804-584-7203

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 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.