Stormwater Inspector

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Job Duties

Do you enjoy working on a variety of projects with high-performing colleagues in a fostering environment while improving the world around you? At the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, we value our employees who dedicate themselves in protecting Virginia’s natural resources. All positions work collectively toward one goal: safeguarding Virginia’s diverse and abundant natural resources, which benefit agriculture, industry, and commerce, to provide a rich environment for people, plants, and wildlife.

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Blue Ridge Regional Office, seeks a qualified individual to conduct erosion and sediment control and stormwater inspections. 

In this role, the qualified candidate will: 

• Ensure compliance with stormwater permit requirements and may work with enforcement staff to address persistent noncompliance identified during inspections. 
• Assist with reviewing and approving stormwater plans. 
• Provide regulatory and technical assistance to local erosion control and stormwater management authorities. 
• Have knowledge of Erosion Sediment Control (ESC) and Stormwater (SW) management regulations, ESC and SW principles and practices gained through education and work experience.
• Read, interpret, and properly apply complex policies, guidelines, and regulations to plan review and inspection activities.
• Use databases, GIS, file management systems, and other computer aids to plan and track permit compliance, inspections, plan reviews, and create permanent records of approved plans and final correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control.
• Demonstrated knowledge of stormwater management and erosion and sediment control program requirements.
• Demonstrated experience conducting site inspections and reading and interpreting construction plans.
• Ability to express complex ideas and concepts clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, interpret, and properly apply complex policies, guidelines, and regulations.
• Personal computer skills and familiarity with software packages such as Word, Excel, Access, Arclnfo GIS, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and with others to meet deadlines. Must be sensitive to public attitudes and concerns while effectively carrying out the agency's mission.

Additional Considerations

• Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control,  Stormwater Inspector and Plan Review certifications are strongly preferred. ESC and SW Inspector certifications must be obtained within 12 months of the hire date.
• Combination of education and/or training with major coursework in environmental science, engineering, physical, or biological science disciplines, including coursework in hydrology, soils, land development, site design, environmental law, or a combination of education, experience, and training.

Why Work at DEQ?  DEQ employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• A healthy work-life-balance 
• 15 paid holidays, vacation/personal/sick/parental leave
• Membership in the Virginia state retirement system
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement
• Telecommuting
• Performance-based recognition
• Access to an extensive professional development and training program
• Opportunities for advancement and much more.

To Apply:  Go to the position posting on the Virginia Jobs portal and apply today! Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications received after November 23, 2023, or submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.