| Location | Richmond, VA |
| Salary | $60,000–$100,000 Per Year |
Hiring Range: $60,000-$100,000
Full Time or Part Time: FULL TIME
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JOB DESCRIPTION
This position serves as a senior technical specialist responsible for translating regulatory program requirements into data, business processes, and system specifications to support enterprise applications for the respective media. The role applies advanced knowledge of [media] permitting, compliance, enforcement, and reporting frameworks to ensure regulatory programs are accurately represented in agency systems. This role is at the intersection of program experience and technology, working closely with the Office of Information Services (OIS) to support system design, modernization, and integration. The incumbent ensures that permitting, compliance, enforcement, and reporting processes are accurately represented in enterprise systems, while providing the regulatory context and clarity needed for technical teams with limited program familiarity. Working closely with program staff and the Office of Information Services (OIS), the position supports system design, modernization, and integration by converting complex regulatory requirements into clear, implementable technical inputs. Position assigned may support at least one or more programs for the respective media. 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
Translate regulatory and [media] program requirements into system and data specifications
Develop and document business rules, data standards, data dictionaries, and workflows
Elicit and document business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Perform process mapping and gap analysis to align program needs with system capabilities
Support user acceptance testing and validation of system functionality
Perform accurate data reporting
Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across regulatory systems
Develop documentation, guidance, and training materials for technical and program staff
Collaborate with program and IT staff to support system enhancements and integration
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in environmental regulatory programs, such as air, stormwater, wetlands, or wastewater permitting and/or compliance
Experience working with structured data, reporting systems, or business process documentation in support of regulatory or technical programs
Knowledge of data management principles, including data standards, validation, and system workflows
Knowledge of regulatory programs, including permitting, compliance, enforcement, and reporting processes
Basic knowledge of [media] programs and website structures
Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear written documentation, workflows, or technical requirements
Demonstrated analytical skills with attention to detail and data accuracy
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply water program laws, regulations, and permit conditions in a technical or operational setting
Ability to translate application of laws, regulations, and policies into structured system requirements
Skill in business analysis, including requirements elicitation, process mapping, and gap analysis
Ability to communicate complex regulatory and technical information clearly and effectively
Effective problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently on complex assignments
ABOUT US
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the primary environmental permitting agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, renewable energy, and land protection. Through the dedication and work of over 800 employees across six regional offices and the Central Office in Richmond, DEQ issues permits, conducts monitoring and inspections, and enforces the law.