Environmental Program Specialist

Prince George County, VA; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Prince George County is seeking a part-time Environmental Program Specialist to inspect earth disturbance activities for code compliance, perform plan reviews, and provide guidance on erosion and sediment control.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans for conformity with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance and related laws, maintaining records, and coordinating with contractors, developers, and engineers.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; certification as Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector within 12 months or ability to obtain.
• Two years related work experience preferred in local county government.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control standards and local ordinances.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspect earth disturbance activities for code compliance and perform plan reviews.
• Provide guidance on erosion and sediment control; administer erosion and sediment control ordinances.
• Review plans for Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance and other laws.
• Maintain Septic Pump-out program records and collect required fees/documents.
• Maintain references, permits, and data across multiple projects.
• Conduct field inspections and identify stormwater/E&S issues and resolutions.
• Prepare inspection reports and communicate with contractors, applicants, developers, engineers, and surveyors.
• Inspect stormwater control measures for compliance with regulations.
• Prepare enforcement letters and related documentation.

Skills

Erosion & sediment control

Regulatory compliance

Inspections

Plan review

Interpersonal communication

Reading/interpret plans

Public communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

E&S Inspector certification (within 12 months)

Tools

GIS/ArcView

Hydrology calculations

Records management software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Prince George County is currently seeking a qualified applicant for the part-time temporary position of Environmental Program Specialist. This position will be responsible for inspecting earth disturbance activities for code compliance; performing plan reviews; providing advice and information relating to erosion control; administering erosion and sediment control ordinance and preparing and maintaining records and files.

Other job duties will include:

• Assisting in reviewing erosion control construction plans and inspecting work in progress for compliance with approved plans and code requirements;
• Assisting in reviewing plans and projects for conformance with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance, Flood Plain Management Ordinance, Virginia Stormwater Management Program and other applicable laws or ordinances;
• Assisting in maintaining the Septic Pump-out program and collecting the necessary fees and documents that are required for the program;
• Maintaining reference sources, records, documents, permits, and other information for multiple projects requiring the tracking and analyzing of data;
• Conducting physical job site inspections in the field and identifing potential stormwater, E&S, Chesapeake Bay Act and wetland/floodplain problems, compliance issues and options for resolution;
• Preparing inspection reports, and maintaining verbal and written contact with contractors, applicants, developers, engineers, and surveyors;
• Inspecting elements of required stormwater pollution control measures to ensure compliance with applicable state and local laws, regulations and ordinances;
• Preparing letters and other documentation for enforcement processing;
• Preparing a variety of documents to include correspondence and reports and distributing and/or posts as needed;

Knowledge of erosion and sediment control standards, regulations, and program requirements; knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations; knowledge of the county code and ordinances; knowledge of wetland ordinances and flood plain management regulations and related laws and ordinances; knowledge of general hydrology; some knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay Act; some knowledge of GIS/Arch View; knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. Skill in interpreting construction drawings, conducting a variety of inspections, prioritizing and planning and interpersonal relations. Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and to check hydraulic calculations of ordinary complexity and to compare them with the construction in process; ability to act with firmness and tact in enforcing codes and ordinances; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with owners, contractors, associates and the general public.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and two years’ of related work experience preferably in local county government. Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License;Possession of certification by the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector or the ability to acquire certification within 12 months of employment.

Must be able to successfully complete required job related testing. Pre-employment drug testing and comprehensive criminal background check, to include fingerprinting, required.

EOE