Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Stormwater Inspector
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450
Stormwater Inspector
This position conducts compliance inspections to ensure proper implementation of the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Act, the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program (VESMP) regulation, and the VPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities (Construction General Permit). Hiring Range
$57,733 - $82,042 Employment Type
Full Time Responsibilities
Implementation of informal compliance and enforcement actions, and provide recommendations for formal enforcement actions. Perform and assist in local program reviews. Serve as lead agency contact for regional VESCP and VESMP authorities. Provide technical and regulatory assistance to local governments, the general public, permittees, consultants, agency staff, state and federal agencies. Serve on ad hoc technical, regulatory, and advisory committees. Qualifications
Knowledge of federal and state stormwater, erosion and sediment control, and water quality control laws and regulations. Knowledge of engineering, urban soil conservation principles, stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulic engineering principles. Ability to read construction and engineering plans and to properly apply complex policies, guidelines, regulations, and engineering analyses. Knowledge of compliance and enforcement practices. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently. Ability to work well with diverse groups of people. Clear verbal and written communication skills. Project management and personal computer operation skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management. Must obtain Stormwater Inspector certification within 12 months of employment. Education or experience in engineering or a physical science discipline containing hydraulic or soil principles, land development, site design, hydrology, surveying, and/or environmental law. Experience working with local governments, design engineers, consultants, or land development industry professionals is a plus. Valid driver’s license required if operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle. About the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is the primary environmental permitting agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia, responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, renewable energy, and land protection. Through the dedication 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. Seniority Level
Entry level Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
Government Administration
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This position conducts compliance inspections to ensure proper implementation of the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Act, the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program (VESMP) regulation, and the VPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities (Construction General Permit). Hiring Range
$57,733 - $82,042 Employment Type
Full Time Responsibilities
Implementation of informal compliance and enforcement actions, and provide recommendations for formal enforcement actions. Perform and assist in local program reviews. Serve as lead agency contact for regional VESCP and VESMP authorities. Provide technical and regulatory assistance to local governments, the general public, permittees, consultants, agency staff, state and federal agencies. Serve on ad hoc technical, regulatory, and advisory committees. Qualifications
Knowledge of federal and state stormwater, erosion and sediment control, and water quality control laws and regulations. Knowledge of engineering, urban soil conservation principles, stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulic engineering principles. Ability to read construction and engineering plans and to properly apply complex policies, guidelines, regulations, and engineering analyses. Knowledge of compliance and enforcement practices. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently. Ability to work well with diverse groups of people. Clear verbal and written communication skills. Project management and personal computer operation skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management. Must obtain Stormwater Inspector certification within 12 months of employment. Education or experience in engineering or a physical science discipline containing hydraulic or soil principles, land development, site design, hydrology, surveying, and/or environmental law. Experience working with local governments, design engineers, consultants, or land development industry professionals is a plus. Valid driver’s license required if operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle. About the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is the primary environmental permitting agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia, responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, renewable energy, and land protection. Through the dedication 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. Seniority Level
Entry level Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
Government Administration
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