CO - P0327 - Clean Water Financing Project Officer

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $85,000

Full Time or Part Time: FULL TIME

JOB DESCRIPTION

Clean Water Financing Project Officer: The purpose of this position is to provide cost effective funding solutions and technical assistance to localities, organizations, and citizens to protect and enhance water quality in the Commonwealth. This position will implement CWFAP funding programs for projects in the Blue Ridge Region and is the regional, state or local contact for loan and grant recipients. This position also provides technical and programmatic review of project documents; reviews and processes disbursement requests; performs interim construction inspections; provides on-site presence and CWFAP representation during the construction phase; performs final inspections; assists communities in all phases to resolve issues; monitors individual project compliance and budget and schedule throughout the project life; and updates program databases to reflect program requirements. CWFAP funding programs include VCWRLF, ARPA, SLAF, Ag BMP, and WQIF, as well as other emergency and non-emergency funds run through these existing programs or otherwise. It may include management of appropriated fund projects not designed to a program. Please note this position follows a hybrid work schedule to include both in-office and telework. Candidates must be able to work from the assigned work location in Virginia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Clean Water Financing and Assistance Program (CWFAP) protects and enhances water quality by providing flexible funding solutions and assistance to localities, organizations, and citizens of the Commonwealth. This position manages the regional CWFAP programs and is the regional, state or local contact for loan and grant recipients. This position also provides technical and programmatic review of all project planning and environmental assessment documents; performs interim construction inspections; provides on-site presence and CWFAP representation during the construction phase; provides start-up and operational assistance if requested; performs final inspections; assists communities in all phases to resolve issues; monitors individual project compliance and budget and schedule throughout the project life; and updates program databases to reflect program requirements. This position is part of a team that understands Virginia's water quality needs are as diverse as its communities, cultivates partnerships and creates effective solutions that provide all communities with the funding and assistance they need, so that every Virginian has access to clean water.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge wastewater treatment/stormwater treatment technologies, construction management principles, environmental engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and environmental programs, especially related to water quality. 
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and manage program area functions. 
• Ability to read and evaluate applications, engineering analyses, permits and related correspondence. 
• Demonstrated experience in project and budget management/administration, and teamwork principles. 
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in a complex and technical environment, experience with personal computers, automated databases, and Microsoft Office Suite software. 
• Must be sensitive to public concerns while effectively carrying out the Agency mission.
• Combination of education, work experience or licensure in environmental or civil engineering and/or natural sciences.

ABOUT US

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the primary environmental permitting agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, renewable energy, and land protection. Through the dedication and work of over 800 employees across six regional offices and the Central Office in Richmond, DEQ issues permits, conducts monitoring and inspections, and enforces the law.