Manager, Office of Wetlands and Stream Protection

Society Of Wetland Scientists - McLean, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

McLean, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Manager, Office of Wetlands and Stream Protection at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is responsible for overseeing the planning, administration, and management of the office. This role involves providing policy and technical support to ensure consistency across statewide programs, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations related to water protection. The manager will also seek and administer grants to support various programs and evaluate program activities for regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, administer, organize, and manage the Office of Wetlands and Water Protection.
• Provide policy and technical support to ensure statewide program consistency.
• Manage resources and provide technical expertise and guidance across multiple programmatic areas.
• Establish and maintain regulations, policies, and procedures related to wetlands and stream protection.
• Seek and administer grants to support water protection programs.
• Evaluate program activities to ensure compliance with the State Water Control Law and other relevant laws.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in wetland ecology, stream ecology, aquatic biology, hydrology, botany, soil science, natural resource management, environmental science, or environmental policy.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in federal and state wetland statutes, regulations, policies, and practices.
• Experience with preparing, reviewing, or issuing permits for development and/or transportation projects.
• Experience with preparing, reviewing, or approving mitigation bank and in-lieu fee program plans.
• Experience analyzing and reviewing complex NEPA studies and construction plans for transportation and/or development projects.
• Experience in program planning and evaluation, personnel management, resource management, grant management, and policy analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and develop others.
• Experience in Wetland Delineations and Stream Assessments.
• Valid driver's license required for operating state-owned or leased vehicles.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Wetland Scientist certification
• Professional Wetland Delineator certification