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Virginia Department of Forestry · 1 week ago

Water Quality Engineer-Western Region

Salem, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $80K/yr

The Virginia Department of Forestry is seeking a Water Quality Engineer to lead the agency's silvicultural water quality program in Western Virginia. This role involves supervising Water Quality Specialists, providing training and technical assistance, and ensuring compliance with water quality laws in forestry practices.

Environmental Services

Responsibilities

Supervising the DOF Western Region's four (4) Water Quality Specialist positions

Providing training, guidance, and technical assistance to DOF field staff on forestry related water quality law compliance

Providing technical assistance and training to the forestry community to implement water quality protection practices on logging operations

Serving as a conference officer under the Administrative Process Act

Developing pre-harvest plans and other site-specific recommendations for timber harvests

Auditing harvested sites for implementation of silvicultural best management practices

Promoting Forestry Best Management Practices and managing regional logger BMP cost share program

Leading regional timber theft program

Assisting with emergency response functions and wildfire suppression

Qualification

Water Quality ManagementSilvicultural Best PracticesVirginia Forestry LawsGeographic Information SystemsTraining DevelopmentSupervisory ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeEmergency ResponsePhysical FitnessEffective Communication

Required

Knowledge of scientific principles and application of silvicultural Best Management Practices

Knowledge of the principles and practices of forest management

Knowledge of timber harvesting systems used in a variety of terrain and forest types

Demonstrated knowledge of Virginia forestry laws and the Chesapeake Bay Act

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English in both oral and written formats

Experience developing and leading trainings and educational events

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with cooperating agencies, the private sector, and the general public

Ability to work independently and in remote locations

Ability to negotiate forested and rough terrain on foot in all types of weather

Ability to climb onto and around heavy equipment and safely negotiate logging sites

Experience using Geographic information systems, GPS units, and digital mapping tools

Experience with and ability to use a PC and Microsoft Office product

Must be able to obtain Virginia Commercial Driver's License within twelve months of employment

As a responder on wildfires, must be willing and able to be on-call during Spring and Fall fire seasons

Must pass moderate physical fitness test annually, per Federal guidelines

Selected candidate is required to pass a criminal background check and a drug test

Preferred

Completion of S-130 (firefighter training) and S-190 (introduction to wildland fire behavior) courses

Experience developing pre-harvest plans and prescribing BMP recommendations on harvest sites

Experience supervising and training employees

Company

Virginia Department of Forestry

The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) manages state forests, suppresses wildland fires, serves forest landowners, and ensures a sustainable, healthy forest resource for the Commonwealth.

Founded in 1914