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Posted: 22-Oct-26

Location: Chesterfield, Virginia

Years of Experience: 11+

Type:

Full Time

Level:

Experienced

Categories:

Environmental Engineering

Chesterfield County, Virginia (Richmond-Metro Area), a recognized leader and award-winning local government, is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented leader who will be able to work across a broad spectrum of residents, business, homeowner associations, developers and elected and appointed officials. The ideal candidate will also possess a strong financial background to oversee the department's budgets for administration, operations, maintenance, stormwater utility, and the five-year CIP for stormwater infrastructure projects and the Chesapeake Bay TMDL initiatives.

The Director of Environmental Engineering provides strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the department, including two functional divisions: Development and Watershed management. The director:

• Evaluates and implements environmental strategies and best practices for program operations.
• Ensures county's compliance with local, state and federal environmental laws, ordinances and regulations.
• Monitors and implements actions relating to environmental trends, issues and legislative changes resulting in changes to county guidelines, policies or procedures.
• Manages environmental assessments and compliance audits to minimize environmental risks and identify areas for improvement in environmental performance.
• Works closely with county officials; local, state and federal agencies; law enforcement, developers; local businesses and citizens on complaints, incidents and violations of environmental ordinances and regulations.
• Works closely with regulatory agencies such as the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Conservation and Recreation on storm water issues and with other local, state or regional regulatory agencies.
• Represents the county on local, state and regional boards and committees and actively serves as a subject matter expert for local and state legislation on environmental issues.
• Establishes strategic initiatives and budget/fiscal management priorities for the department.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in civil or environmental engineering, environmental sciences or related field is required. Master's degree is preferred. A minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental engineering, including five (5) years environmental engineering experience in a senior management capacity with a comparable sized or larger organization, or an equivalent level of training and/or experience. A valid Professional Engineer (PE) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia is preferred. State certifications in the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program. Extensive knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act. Good driving record, pre-employment drug test and extensive background check required. To review the recruitment profile and application instructions, click the link Director of Environmental Engineering or visit http://www.chesterfield.gov/careers/.

The application deadline date is November 22, 2026 at 5 p.m. Interested applicants should submit a confidential resume with cover letter and must include salary requirements to:

Mary Martin Selby, Director of Human Resources

Chesterfield County Human Resources

P.O. Box 40

Chesterfield, VA 23832

(804) 748-1551

Electronic responses are preferred and should be directed to

ExecutiveSearch@chesterfield.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity

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About Chesterfield County Government

The Central Virginia Transportation Authority is a newly-created authority in central Virginia that provides new funding opportunities for priority transportation investments across the region. This Authority was established by the 2020 General Assembly of Virginia and RRTPO is a resource for the Authority through both expert planning advice and staff support. This landing page is temporary in nature until the CVTA website is completed. It is a priority of the CVTA and of RRTPO that its meetings and decision-making process is transparent and accessible to the general public.

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