Nonpoint Source Project Coordinator

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is hiring a Nonpoint Source Project Coordinator to manage and coordinate nonpoint source projects funded by the Clean Water Act. Responsibilities include stakeholder outreach, grant management, compliance monitoring, and data analysis. Candidates should have experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and environmental science. This is a full-time position based in Richmond, VA, with a salary range of $56,051 - $80,417.
Title: CO - P4496 - Nonpoint Source Project Coordinator

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II

Hiring Range: $56,051 - $80,417

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: https://www.deq.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Nonpoint Source Project Coordinator. This position will be responsible for the support, development, coordination, and tracking of nonpoint source (NPS) implementation projects funded by Clean Water Act Section 319(h) and other state and federal funding sources. The Coordinator will support and engage in stakeholder outreach to identify potential stakeholder or subrecipients for 319(h) funding and will plan and execute 319(h) and other grant deliverables consistent with the relevant work plan in coordination with other DEQ staff (including NPS Coordinators and Office of Financial Management staff), other state agency staff, and subrecipients. This position will also develop contracts, quarterly reports, invoices, payment authorizations, and NPS program reporting and review subrecipient submitted documentation for compliance. Oversee data entry, data quality control, and grant compliance tasks such as best management practice (BMP) compliance and water quality monitoring requirements. Communicate 319(h) activities and plans through data analysis, report writing, development of maps, and webpage management. Support implementation of statewide Nonpoint Source Management Program.

Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of project, federal or state grant or contract management, including reviewing and tracking payments, applying for and administering funds, and developing workplans, scopes of work, and contracts.
• Knowledge of developing and executing a competitive grant application process (e.g., request for applications).
• Knowledge of nonpoint source pollution and best management practices.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, public speaking, and team leadership.
• Experience with spreadsheets and relational databases.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including the development of standard operating procedures, manuals, guidelines, and related documents.

Additional Considerations
• Combination of work experience, training, education and/or coursework in environmental or related science or in biological, civil or environmental engineering.