Joseph Daniel Grist
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Resourceful professional specializing in government compliance and property oversight, recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task execution. Expertise in regulatory compliance, asset management, and investigative techniques. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills enhance performance in complex environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Commissioner
Virginia Marine Resources Commission
Fort Monroe, Virginia
11.2024 - Current
- Policy Advisor and Executive Supervisor for three Natural Resources Management Divisions (Fisheries, Shellfish, and Habitat)
- Commissioner's representative to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, Chesapeake Bay Program, Virginia Watershed Implementation Plan, Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program, and Coastal Policy Team.
- Director of Commissioner's Waterman Apprentice Program, managing staff, grants, budget, and operations for a current class of 40 industry apprentices
- Co-manager of Marine Habitat and Waterways Improvement Fund and Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Grant Program
Deputy Chief, Fisheries Management Division, Research and Surveys Unit
Virginia Marine Resources Commission
Fort Monroe, VA
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Supervised recruitment and application processes for up to 30 Apprentices and industry Mentors.
- Managed budget and grant spending for Marine Fisheries Improvement Funds.
- Oversaw allocations of work and safety gear, scholarships, and training initiatives for all Apprentices.
- Directed Programmatic Managers and budgeting for various fisheries programs in Virginia.
- Represented Commonwealth of Virginia at Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC).
- Served as agency representative on Coastal Zone Management Coastal Policy Team.
Water Withdrawal Permitting Program Manager, Office of Water Withdrawal Permitting
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Richmond, VA
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Develop, plan, administer, and manage the Water Withdrawal Permitting Programs by providing policy and technical support to assure consistency in all agency activities related to groundwater and surface water withdrawal management and compliance
- Provide oversight and guidance to staff (12 direct) in evaluating existing groundwater and surface water conditions throughout the Commonwealth and evaluating the potential impacts and risks of proposed and expanded water withdrawals
- Establishes and maintains Groundwater Management regulations and Virginia Water Protection regulations within the Virginia Regulation Information System (RIS) as they pertain to groundwater and surface water withdrawals, policies and procedures in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Manage Water Withdrawal Permitting Programs migration into the Permitting Enhancement and Evaluation Platform (PEEP) a database migration from VAHydro into the Comprehensive Environmental Data System (CEDS)
- Oversight and coordination of annual Groundwater Withdrawal Permit Modeling contract to include review of model results and invoice verification and approval for Accounts Payable
- Evaluates program activities to ensure compliance with Ground Water Management Act of 1992, Virginia State Water Control Law, and all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations
Environmental Compliance Administrator, Environmental Services Division, Department of Engineering
City of Newport News
Newport News, VA
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Managed the City's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit Program in accordance with requirements of the Virginia Stormwater Regulations and Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations
- Coordinated and supervised Division staff (4 direct and 8 indirect) responsible for the development and implementation of all Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load Action Plans, Joint Permit Applications, Chesapeake Bay Protection Act programs, Stormwater Local Assistance Fund projects, stormwater management inspection and monitoring programs, and illicit discharge detection and elimination programs
- Developed and conducted city-wide staff environmental training programs and assist with public education/outreach programs for both commercial and residential constituents
- Coordinated with Newport News School Division and the Environmental Protection Agency on development of the Green Schools Initiative for Newport News Public Schools
- Served as Division representative on various regional committees, to include the Hampton Roads Regional Planning Commission's Environmental Committee and Stormwater Committee, the Virginia Municipal Stormwater Association, and the Virginia Water Environment Association
- Served as interim ex-officio member and Secretary of the Newport News Wetlands Board from June 2016 through April 2017
Deputy Chief, Fisheries Management Division
Virginia Marine Resources Commission
Newport News, VA
03.2012 - 08.2015
- Supervisor of Division's Department managers overseeing oyster replenishment and aquaculture programs, artificial reef program, recreational trophy citation program, all regulatory compliance programs, biological collections and sampling program, and mandatory harvest reporting programs
- Assisted division chief in work prioritization, management and relations for division staff of 4 direct and 30 indirect staff members
- Assisted division chief in oversight of division budgeting and expenditures involving state general funds, non-general funds, Wallop-Breaux projects, and grants
- Prepared grant proposals, progress reports, and final funding reports
- State representative for: Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's (ASMFC) South Atlantic Board, ASMFC interstate management committees; the Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee (chair October 2012 to August 2015); and proxy representative for the Chief of Fisheries and Commissioner at the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils
- Prepares reports, evaluations and presentations for Governor's office, General Assembly, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the Marine Resources Commission, agency advisory committees, and public organizations on various marine resources topics, to include fisheries, law enforcement, and habitat issues
- Provided division review and response for Joint Permit Applications and related Army Corp of Engineer permits
- Provides division oversight of division permit and license process and protocols
- Authored draft regulations for Commission public hearing process and prepares final Commission adopted versions for Commonwealth of Virginia's Registrar office
- Drafted legislation and assisted VDLS staff in the research of Chesapeake Bay fisheries and policy matters
- Season, fleet and quota manager for Virginia summer flounder, spiny dogfish, bluefish, and black sea bass federal fisheries
- Chief fisheries data and policy analyst for division, to include designing conservation equivalency output measures for specific management plans, fiscal and landings projection models, and work flow analysis and management
Senior Manager, Fisheries Management Division
Virginia Marine Resources Commission
Newport News, VA
07.2006 - 03.2012
- Managed regulatory compliance and non-compliance programs, biological sampling program, and Mandatory Harvest Reporting Programs
- Oversight of combined programs staff of 18 individuals
- Coordinated agency fisheries and habitat Chesapeake Bay education program, presentations, and public education displays for State Fair of Virginia
- Responsible for department budgeting and expenditures involving state general funds, non-general funds, and grants; equipment and inventory control; and design, manufacturing, and deployment of research and public education equipment
- State representative for: Virginia's Marine Products Board; Virginia's Seafood Council; and interstate management committees of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
- Coordinator of database management and upgrades for multiple programs, to include development of web applications and integration of SAS data mining and analysis programs
- Creator: Marine Sportfish Collection Project; Back River Slam Fishing Tournament
- Co-Creator: Virginia Fisherman Identification Program; Virginia Saltwater Fisherman's Journal
Stock Assessment Specialist
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
Washington, D.C.
05.2005 - 07.2006
- Statistical and stock assessment advisor to staff, state and federal commissioners, and species specific technical committees and stock assessment subcommittees
- Research and development of statistical quality control testing for datasets and assessment models
- Commission representative on the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Science and Statistical Committee and on various Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review workshops
- Liaison to Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistical Program and end-user and beta-tester for stock assessment process
- Workshop instructor on independent and dependent data preparation and analysis
Stock Assessment Supervisor
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
Morehead City, NC
12.2002 - 05.2005
- Statistical and stock assessment analyst and advisor to staff, commissioners, and public advisory committees
- Biological supervisor for all state specific population stock assessments
- State representative on the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Science and Statistical Committee and on various Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review workshops
- Mentor and agency supervisor for North Carolina Sea Grant Marine Fisheries Fellow research program
Research Assistant
Virginia Tech/Duke Energy Corp.
Blacksburg, VA
09.1998 - 08.2000
- Assisted numerous graduate field studies in fisheries, water quality and habitat research projects at Virginia Tech
- Conducted telemetry research on native-species Walleye throughout the New River Drainage
- Worked in cooperation with Duke Energy Corp
- To assess fish assemblages in Catawba River drainage, to include all Duke Energy controlled hydroelectric and cooling reservoirs in North Carolina and South Carolina to meet Federal Energy Regulatory Commission permitting requirements
Education
Master of Science - Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA08.2002
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA12.1996
Skills
- Policy development
- Budget management
- Grant administration
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Project management
Certification
- Dual Combined Administrator Certification, DCA0234, 03/25/28
- Commonwealth of Virginia State Water Control Board Certified Administrator, Inspector, and Plan Reviewer for Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control Programs.
References
- Hon. Jack Travelstead (retired), Past Commissioner, Virginia Marine Resources Commission, (802) 472-3332, jgtravel54@gmail.com
- Scott Kudlas (retired), Past Director, Office of Water Supply, Department of Environmental, (804) 205-6742, skudlas@verizon.net
- Linda Jenkins (retired), Past Executive Officer (Supreme Inspector in Virginia), Virginia Rainbow Foundation for Girls, (571) 232-9263, ljjrainbow@me.com
Community Service
- Virginia International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Certified Adult Worker and Chaperone, 12/01/11, Present, Commonwealth of Virginia
- Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free, and Accepted Masons, President (Worshipful Master), 12/01/09, Present, Commonwealth of Virginia
Affiliations
- Executive Officer for Virginia Rainbow for Girls Foundations, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that prepares girls for responsible and purposeful adulthood through character and leadership development, encouraging unselfish service and higher ideals in life, and promoting teamwork and effective interpersonal communications
- Chairperson, Committee on Youth for the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, providing support and programs promoting all three Masonic youth groups in the Commonwealth, the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Job's Daughters International, and DeMolay International for boys
Timeline
Deputy Commissioner
Virginia Marine Resources Commission
11.2024 - Current
Deputy Chief, Fisheries Management Division, Research and Surveys Unit
Virginia Marine Resources Commission
05.2023 - 11.2024
Water Withdrawal Permitting Program Manager, Office of Water Withdrawal Permitting
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
01.2019 - 05.2023
Environmental Compliance Administrator, Environmental Services Division, Department of Engineering
City of Newport News
08.2015 - 01.2019
Deputy Chief, Fisheries Management Division
Virginia Marine Resources Commission
03.2012 - 08.2015
Senior Manager, Fisheries Management Division
Virginia Marine Resources Commission
07.2006 - 03.2012
Stock Assessment Specialist
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
05.2005 - 07.2006
Stock Assessment Supervisor
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
12.2002 - 05.2005
Research Assistant
Virginia Tech/Duke Energy Corp.
09.1998 - 08.2000
Master of Science - Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Christopher Newport University
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