Agricultural Runoff Section Manager

This position has primary responsibility for managing agricultural runoff in Wisconsin, which includes Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) permitting at large farms under the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) and agricultural nonpoint pollution abatement at non-permitted farms. This program manager is responsible for the leading the establishment of policy, standards, and procedures to ensure statewide consistency of program activities for the CAFO and nonpoint subprograms.

This position oversees activities that include permit drafting, permit compliance inspection and enforcement protocols, nutrient management plan review, hydrogeology assessment and engineering reviews, and nonpoint planning and grants management. This position is responsible for administrative rule and guidance development, legislative testimony, public hearing activities, general budget, and related information technology. The position also has supervisory responsibilities for the policy and support staff assigned to the Agricultural Runoff section.