Section Chief (Resource Protection) - Stormwater Division

Section Chief (Resource Protection) - Stormwater DivisionJob no: 40000370Work type: Full TimeLocation: WilliamsburgCategories: ProfessionalJob Summary$78,747 - $123,780 / year DOQ + Full-Time County BenefitsPerforms advanced technical and professional work supervising the functions associated with the County's stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and Chesapeake Bay Acts.Responsibilities• Provides effective supervision of assigned staff, including selection, performance management, employee relations, training, prioritizing and assigning work, and related activities.• Serves as the County's floodplain administrator and Community Rating System coordinator; performs Capital Improvement Program planning for Stormwater projects, including assisting with development of the division's capital improvement and capital maintenance budgets.• Manages Stormwater Local Assistance Grant program as well as other grant funding programs.• Assists the Director in setting policy involving the erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and Chesapeake Bay ordinances; oversees the private and public stormwater management facility and dam safety program inspection and certification programs, the County's pollution prevention program, and the private stormwater outreach and grant program.• Oversees watershed management plan implementation.• Assists with other division administrative tasks.• Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, hydrology, water resources management, or other related field; extensive experience in Stormwater or related field, and some supervisory experience.• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days, a valid Virginia driver's license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County's criteria.• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 12 months, a dual certification as a combined administrator in erosion and sediment control and stormwater from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 12 months, certification as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) from the Association of State Floodplain Managers.• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of the management of stormwater and water quality/quantity infrastructure; the principles and practices of supervision and management; departmental policies, procedures, and technical standards.• Skill in the use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.• Ability to prepare complex technical reports and communicate complex technical issues to the general public and elected officials; establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees, contractors, and the public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; plan and supervise the work of others.Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.Advertised: 23 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 31 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time