Permit Compliance Program Specialist

Title: Permit Compliance Program Specialist

State Role Title:

Hiring Range: $42,905 - $52,905

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Marine Resources Commission

Location: main location

Agency Website: www.mrc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Permit Compliance Program Specialist conducts permit compliance site inspections and reports findings as part of Virginia’s federally approved Coastal Zone Management Program (CZMP). The Specialist also coordinates necessary compliance measures with Division Environmental Engineers, Deputy Chief and Chief. Inspections include collecting physical measurements of permitted projects, completion of compliance inspection field sheets, and preparation of necessary briefing materials for Division Heads and wetlands boards for projects found to be out of compliance. Duties also include the preparation and processing of permit violations, requiring the issuance of formal Sworn Complaints and Notices to Comply. The Specialist may also be required to provide briefings before the MRC Commission and attend specific locality wetlands board public hearings. The Specialist may also be given limited territory assignments related to the processing/permitting of Joint Permit Applications.

Additional duties include maintenance of the Division’s Permit Tracking Database necessary to notify permittees electronically when their permit expiration date is approaching. Tracks draft permits sent out for execution and sends out second notifications electronically. Compiles compliance data and prepares quarterly and annual CZMP reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
• Analytical and computer experience required
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated skills in oral and written communications, including a strong aptitude to communicate and work with peers and the general public
• High school education or equivalent, with experience in marine science, environmental engineering, or closely related field
• Successful candidates must be eligible for a valid Virginia driver’s license

Preferred Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in marine science, environmental engineering, or related field.
• Experience and/or education with database management
• Experience and/or training in development and review of engineering plans/drawing detailing marine construction activities

Additional Considerations

This position requires physical ability to lift up to 20 lbs; pushing and pulling; standing, sitting, reaching, walking, bending, stooping, and climbing.

A Completed STATE APPLICATION is REQUIRED.

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.

Position is based out of the agency's main office in Hampton on Fort Monroe, VA.

Contact Information

Name: Malinda Cross

Phone: 757-247-2216

Email: HR@mrc.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.