Senior Applied Economist
The Dept of Environmental Quality is seeking a qualified individual to assist DEQ with managing the new mitigation trading platform and the In Lieu Fee Program to mitigate the impact of solar development on farms and forests. The Senior Applied Economist will prepare economic cost-benefit analyses for various proposed regulations; and assist the Chief Policy Advisor in analyzing and communicating cost per unit of pollution reduction methods for water programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, skills and abilities or competencies required to successfully perform the work:
- Considerable knowledge of budgeting and accounting best practices.
- Understanding and knowledge of Clean Water Act regulatory programs.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze fiscal documents for compliance with state and federal program requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to track program and financial information and data.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct cost-benefit analyses.
- Demonstrated ability to use MS Excel.
- Must complete an annual Statement of Economic Interest and Virginia State and Local Conflict of Interest Act Training (bi-annually).
Additional Considerations
Work experience and/or education/advanced-level coursework in Business Administration, Environmental Economics or Environmental Management.
For more information and how to apply, visit Search Page (virginia.gov) on or before the closing date, December 16, 2024, at 11:55 p.m., EST.