Job Title

Engineering and Environmental Services Division Director

Location

Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name

County of Henrico Department of Public Works

About Us

Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.

General Statement of Duties

Closing Date: This position closes on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
Manages the Engineering and Environmental Services Division of the Department of Public Works, including operations and programs and staff, to ensure the County's ongoing compliance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental laws and good engineering principles; does related work as required.

Essential Duties

Manages the Engineering and Environmental Services Division and administers environmental programs to ensure the County's ongoing compliance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental laws, and good environmental principles; interprets and implements compliance efforts for a wide variety of federal and state environmental laws and regulations; oversees and coordinates the work of a diverse group of professional and paraprofessional engineering and environmental staff; facilities and coordinates activities of cross-agency County environmental efforts pertaining to storm water management, erosion and sediment control, environmental management systems, etc.; provides policy direction and technical assistance on environmental issues for County agencies, the County Board, residents, developers, contractors and other stakeholders involved in land-disturbing activities; engages in a wide variety of interactions and meetings with the public, regulatory agencies, developers, contractors, engineers and other stakeholders regarding environmental concerns and land use/land disturbing activities; identifies and negotiates appropriate and cost-effective resolutions of complex environmental issues with developers, contractors and other stakeholders; maintains current knowledge of best management practices and guidelines; attends all scheduled meetings and required training and maintains all required certifications; serves on various committees and serves as liaison between the community and the County as assigned; leads or handles special projects as assigned from conception to completion; develops budget projections for approval and manages Division operations within approved budget; performs other duties as assigned.

Extensive technical knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations as well as sustainability concepts and practices; extensive knowledge of erosion-control principles and practices, as applied to the construction of road and other projects; extensive knowledge of stormwater management principles and practices, as applied to the construction of road and other projects; knowledge of construction methods and techniques; familiarity with watershed management, wetlands, flood plains, underground storage tanks and other environmental issues relevant to land development, use and management within the County; knowledge of common methods and equipment used in engineering, construction, and inspection methods used in reviewing such work; ability to review construction documents, designs and proposals for costs, design requirements and compatibility (compliance) with County standards, guides and applicable state and federal requirements; ability to multitask and effectively manage competing priorities and make sound decisions; sound judgment with critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to cost effectively and appropriately resolve complex issues and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws; ability to accurately and consistently interpret and apply complex laws, regulations and policies; ability to lead, manage and partner effectively; excellent negotiation skills; knowledge of the principles and practices of contract procurement and management; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to diverse audiences of stakeholders including but not limited to County Officials, County employees at all levels, engineers, developers, contractors, landowners, regulatory agencies' personnel, and citizens; ability to research, collect and maintain data, consider and weigh a variety of factors in making decisions or recommendations; ability to synthesize multiple types of complex data and produce easily understood reports and other materials; good supervisory skills including the ability to effectively manage workloads and projects and to foster and maintain high morale and engagement; accounting or other financial skills with sufficient ability to develop budget projections and manage expenditures in accordance with County Finance policies and manage Division's related costs effectively within an approved budget; good knowledge of personal computers and /or automated systems with the ability to enter, maintain, retrieve, analyze and report technical data clearly and concisely and to use common office software and department specific software and systems to accurately compile and maintain Division specific data and provide detailed reports; physical condition that permits activities including but not limited to walking long distances, climbing, bending, driving and working under adverse temperatures and/or weather conditions as needed to perform assigned duties and access diverse environmental locations Countywide; personal accountability including teamwork and establishing and maintaining positive relationships with a diverse community of internal and external stakeholders, customers and colleagues; ability to work independently; excellent customer service skills; tact; and courtesy. Must be able to positively and appropriately represent the County at the local, state and federal levels. Requires ability to work a flexible schedule with the ability to travel as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) year degree in a relevant environmental or engineering field and five (5) years of professional-level environmental management experience at a local, state or federal level, including program management experience, compliance and mitigation, and resolving environmental issues with various stakeholders including developers, engineers, contractors and regulatory agencies, including two (2) years supervisory experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Additional Information

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
Requires possession of a valid Virginia driver's license. Professional Engineer license is strongly preferred.

How To Apply

Closing Date: This position closes on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through https://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.us .

Minimum Salary

81246

Maximum Salary

149456

Currency

USD

Main Organization

General Government General Government

Employment Status

Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home

Recruiter Details

Recruiter Name

Moriarty, Mrs. Betty Ann

Email

mor117@henrico.us

Work Telephone

(804) 501-5875