Environmental Compliance Water Specialist

Herndon Solutions Group; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Herndon Solutions Group is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support NASA Langley Research Center, focusing on water quality permits, stormwater, and wastewater compliance. The role combines field and technical collaboration to ensure regulatory adherence.

Under Langley Project Manager guidance, you will perform inspections, prepare permit applications, maintain records, and provide training while helping the team address environmental requirements and respond quickly to issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience performing ESC/SWM site inspections.
• Certified Inspector for ESC/SWM in Virginia (Dual Inspector acceptable).
• Knowledge of regulations and permit processes.
• Experience preparing permit applications and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support sampling coordination for VPDES and HRSD permits.
• Implement MS4 Program Plan and track results.
• Prepare water permit applications and regulatory correspondence.
• Maintain MS4 records and provide staff training.
• Perform site inspections for ESC/SWM and review plans.
• Complete quarterly outfall and MS4 inspections and reports.
• Assist HRSD permit compliance and respond to orders.
• Submit inspection reports within 24 hours and address issues.
• Maintain inspection tracking databases.
• Support other project areas as required.

Skills

ESC inspections

SWM inspections

Regulatory knowledge

Permit applications

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Tools

Virginia ESC Inspector Certification

Job description

Ready to take your environmental compliance expertise to NASA?

HSG is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support NASA Langley Research Center, where you’ll help protect water quality, navigate complex regulatory requirements, and provide hands‑on support for stormwater, wastewater, and environmental compliance programs. If you enjoy solving problems, working both in the field and with technical teams, and seeing the direct impact of your work, we’d love to hear from you.

General Description

Under the guidance of the Langley Project Manager, the Environmental Compliance Specialist provides technical expertise necessary to ensure compliance with NASA Langley Research Center water quality permits (e.g., sanitary, stormwater, industrial wastewater), associated plans, and program elements. The Specialist also supports environmental compliance field inspections and monitors projects (e.g., construction, demolition, land disturbing activities, etc.) to ensure compliance with environmental requirements and applicable policies. review processes.

How You Will Fulfill Your Mission

• Support execution, implementation, and compliance with Langley’s Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) permit and Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) permit, to include assisting with the coordination and scheduling of all permit-required sampling and providing guidance and recommendations regarding permit compliance.
• Support implementation and compliance with Langley’s General Phase II MS4 permit and any applicable TMDL conditions and/or action plans, including executing the Langley-specific MS4 Program Plan on an annual basis and tracking program results.
• Prepare water permit applications and regulatory correspondence.
• Maintain MS4 records for regulatory annual reporting, prepare required public outreach, conduct personnel training, and provide information, guidance, and recommendations for the program.
• Assist with plan review and perform site inspections on land disturbing projects (in accordance with 9 VAC-25-875) for compliance with Government-approved Plans (e.g., ESC Plans, SWM Plans, Pollution Prevention [P2] Plans, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans).
• Complete quarterly outfall inspections and annual MS4 stormwater management facility inspections (e.g., bio‑retention areas, pavers, green roofs, grass channels) and generate formal inspection reports, noting deficiencies and providing recommendations.
• Assist in achieving compliance with the HRSD permit and any HRSD Administrative Orders including, but not limited to generating responses and developing data necessary to comply.
• Complete and submit environmental field inspection reports within 24 hours of project inspections and assist in addressing and closing out inspection issues.
• Maintain inspection tracking spreadsheets/databases and ensure they are kept up to date.
• Provide support for other project areas as required (e.g., training; environmental outreach; facility audits; etc.)
• Provide support to other HSG customers, contracts, and projects when requested.
• Ensure all work performed is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, as well as associated Job Safety Analyses and approved Standard Operating Procedures.

The duties and responsibilities described in this position description in no way state or imply that these are the only duties performed. This position may require that additional duties and responsibilities be performed.

Why We Value You

• You are able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
• You have a consistent character and do not yield to pressure to compromise or cut corners.
• You have a strong ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers by clearly expressing your intent and understanding the focus and purpose of the conversation while allowing each person to get their point across
• You are open to new ideas and innovations and can create modifications or changes in yourself to adapt or suit a new environment/situation.
• You have faith in your own ideas and ability to be successful.
• You hold yourself to the highest standard and work to inspire your team to produce quality work.

Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, physical science, or equivalent related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience performing erosion and sediment control (ESC)/stormwater management (SWM) site inspections.
• Certified Inspector for ESC and SWM from the Commonwealth of Virginia. A Dual Inspector certification will also be accepted.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable regulations and industry best practices related to the oversight and management of stormwater and wastewater systems.
• Experience determining regulatory permit applicability and preparing permit applications and supporting documentation for submission to regulatory agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified ESC Plan Reviewer from the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to obtain within 6 months of start date.
• Demonstrated experience performing environmental compliance (e.g., RCRA, SPCC, etc.) inspections.

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, and other such office equipment as necessary; may occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Specific visual abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Work Environment: Work will mainly be performed in an office setting and occasionally with irregular hours.
• Travel: A low amount of travel away from office may be required.