NEOGOV · 14 hours ago
Permitting, Certification, & Compliance Division Director
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$74K/yr - $141K/yr
7+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Permitting, Certification, & Compliance Division Director for the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The role involves leading the division responsible for water withdrawal permitting, compliance, and enforcement, as well as developing workplans and supervising personnel.
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Responsibilities
Leadership of the Permitting, Certification, and Compliance Division for the MDEQ Office of Land and Water Resources (OLWR)
Planning, coordination, and oversight of statewide water withdrawal permitting, compliance, enforcement, water use, driller certification and logs, and drinking water protection
Development of workplans, performance measures, technical documents, and supervising division personnel
Working with the Office Director to set statewide priorities for permitting, compliance, water use, driller certifications, and source water protection
Review and improve program efficiencies, help formulate OLWR policy decisions, and work on MDEQ teams in support of field investigations, conjunctive water management initiatives, and emergency management response
Qualification
Required
Leadership
Communication skills
Strong work ethic
Prioritization skills
Understanding of regulatory framework
Conflict resolution
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree
A valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer from the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
7+ years of engineering experience
1-2 years of supervisory experience
Preferred
Environmental Engineer Supervisor: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree, a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer from the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, seven (7)+ years of engineering experience, and one (1) to two (2) years of supervisory experience
Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist Manager: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and eight (8)+ years of experience
Geologist Supervisor: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree, registration as a Registered Professional Geologist (RPG) by the Mississippi State Board of Registered Professional Geologists, and eight (8)+ years of experience
Benefits
Health/Prescription Insurance
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Optional Insurances
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Military Leave
Holidays
Retirement Programs
Deferred Compensation
State Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Training
Promotional Opportunities
Career Ladders
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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CEO
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