CO - P4564 -Clean Water Financing Project Officer

Job Description

This role will be that of both a Project Manager and Project Officer. 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 CWFAP projects in the Piedmont Region 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; 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 understanding that Virginia's water quality needs are as diverse as its communities and being committed to cultivating partnerships and creating effective solutions that provide all communities with the funding and assistance they need, so that every Virginian has access to clean water.

Hiring Range: $60,000-$85,000
Full Time

• Manage regional CWFAP programs and serve as regional, state, or local contact for loan and grant recipients.
• Provide technical and programmatic review of all project planning and environmental assessment documents.
• Perform interim construction inspections.
• Provide on-site presence and CWFAP representation during the construction phase.
• Provide start-up and operational assistance if requested.
• Perform final inspections and assist communities in all phases to resolve issues.
• Monitor individual project compliance, budget, and schedule throughout the project life and update program databases to reflect program requirements.
• Cultivate partnerships and create effective solutions to provide communities with the funding and assistance they need, ensuring every Virginian has access to clean water.

• 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.

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.