Water Monitoring Coordinator

Water Monitoring Coordinator

Hiring Range: $57,733 - $82,042

Full Time or Part Time: FULL TIME

Closing at: September 19, 2025

This position supports the Water Division by managing and analyzing data relevant to specific program areas which may include water quality monitoring, water quality assessment, the Chesapeake Bay Program and local watersheds and nonpoint source programs. This is a restricted position. Continued employment is contingent on the availability of grant or non-general funds. This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Please note this position follows a hybrid work schedule to include both in-office and telework. Candidates must be able to work from the assigned work location in Virginia

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is primarily responsible for providing support for reporting of information to DEQ, data management, QA/QC, data analysis, reporting of data to EPA and/or other external programs. This position coordinates with internal and external partners on data management and reporting, provides technical expertise to agency staff in data analytics, identifies areas of concern or liability related to data reporting and management and supports continuous improvement through improvements in resources (hardware and software), tools and training. Provides support for program development and implementation, which may entail critical analysis of water quality models, external data reporting systems and internal resource needs as well as development of GIS tools and resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge, gained through education and/or experience, of environmental science and policy, biology, water quality standards/criteria, aquatic ecology of freshwater and estuarine systems. 
• Knowledge of and experience with data analytics, statistics, database management, GIS. Experience with one or more of the following: Rstudio (preferred), R Shiny, Tableau, ESRI Products, SQL or other related programming language(s), and Microsoft Access.
• Experience working with large datasets including QA/QC, analysis, and developing data visualization products. Ability to work independently yet effectively as a team member, and to maintain good working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing and to convey technical information in a manner which facilitates data comprehension to technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and/or program needs with competing timelines.
• A combination of education, training or experience in environmental sciences and policy, aquatic ecology, biology, natural sciences, environmental engineering, or related field which provides an advanced understanding of the knowledge, skills and competencies for the position. 
• Experience managing data with water programs having a large database, requiring statistical analysis and interpretation preferred. 
• Experience in applying aquatic ecological concepts for interpretation and analysis of water quality data; use of personal computers and statistical software in creating written reports and graphics; project coordination and management. 
• Experience in Geographical Information System applications, computerized data base management and quality assurance/quality control. 
• This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required.