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CO - P4249 - Mitigation Specialist at Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

Richmond, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Regulatory Review, Compliance, Mitigation Projects, Technical Procedures, Site Design, Restoration Principles, Collaboration, Site Visits, Financial Assurances, Public Communication, Environmental Regulations, Interagency Coordination, Surface Water Determinations, Non-compliance Resolution, Guidance Development, Permit Application

Industry

Government Administration

Description

This position primarily conducts regulatory review and compliance for stream and wetland mitigation projects under the compensatory mitigation program on the Mitigation and Nutrient Banking Team. Responsible for developing and implementing guidance, manuals, and technical procedures, in accordance with federal and state law and regulation. Works with federal and state representatives of the US Army Corps of Engineers Interagency Review Team to review proposed prospectuses, mitigation banking instruments, plans, reports, credit releases, financial assurances and site protection documents. Reviews wetland and stream restoration site design and as-built plans for completeness and technical sufficiency within law, regulation, banking instrument, and general restoration principles. Conducts compliance site visits. Conducts State Surface Water Determinations, as needed for mitigation and ILF sites. Collaborates with sponsors and consultants resolve non-compliance. Provides timely and accurate information on compensatory mitigation to Federal and state agencies, consultants, and the public according to program policies. Assists regional and central offices VWP Permit Program staff with application of program guidance and procedures. This is a restricted position. Continued employment is contingent on the availability of grant or non-general funds. This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required. 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 Mitigation Specialist conducts regulatory reviews and compliance for stream and wetland mitigation projects. They develop guidance and collaborate with federal and state representatives to ensure technical sufficiency and compliance.