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Environmental Compliance Manager

Davey Tree Expert


Job Location:

Virginia Beach, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company:Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc.
Locations:Virginia Beach VA
Additional Locations:N/A
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:227383

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time Environmental Compliance Manager to lead our HamptonRoads Environmental Compliance Department. This role focuses on departmentgrowth staff development and expanding our project portfolio. Projects includeenvironmental compliance services for residential commercial utility and transportationdevelopments.

Job Duties
  • Oversee and manage department operations including:

    • VPDES/NPDES stormwater compliance inspections and reporting

    • SWPPP development and auditing

    • Coordination with federal state and local agencies on wetlands erosion sediment control and stormwater compliance

  • Manage project scheduling budgeting and billing

  • Prepare proposals including scope fees and RFP responses

  • Provide internal training mentoring and implement standard operating procedures

  • Collaborate with other WSSI and Davey departments as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in environmental studies or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 5 years of experience in NPDES/VPDES compliance inspections and reporting

  • In-depth knowledge of Virginias General VPDES Stormwater Management Program and Construction General Permit requirements

  • In-depth knowledge of Virginias Water Protection (VWP) Permit and Virginia State Water Control Law

  • Virginias Qualified Personnel (QP) Certification

  • Strong project management and multitasking skills

  • Proven business development and networking ability

  • Effective leadership and team management skills

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Experience with diverse public and private clients

  • Willingness to travel regionally and occasionally out of state including weekends or holidays

Preferred Qualifications

  • 8 years of VPDES/NPDES compliance experience

  • Virginia DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) and Stormwater Management (SWM) Certifications

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Opportunities for advancement.
  • All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
  • Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
  • Group Health Plan.
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
  • Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
  • Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
  • The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
  • Charitable matching gift program.

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company is a leader in the natural resource environmental and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class including race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression national or ethnic origin marital or familial status disability status as a protected veteran status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person or other classification protected by law.

Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc. a Davey company provides a full range of natural and cultural resource consulting services and is based in Gainesville Virginia. TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential utility commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients each other and the world around us. We offer the resources size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career theres a place for you at Davey. To learn more visit .

Accommodations:If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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Employment Type:Permanent
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%


Required Experience:

Manager


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