Environmental Program Specialist

Prince George County, Virginia; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Prince George County, Virginia is seeking a part-time Environmental Program Specialist to inspect earth disturbance activities for code compliance and to review plans for erosion control.

The role involves administering erosion and sediment control ordinances, maintaining records, and communicating with contractors and developers. A Virginia driver’s license and relevant certification within 12 months are required or pursued on appointment.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma and two years related work experience.
• Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Possession of certification by the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector or ability to acquire within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect earth disturbance activities for code compliance and plan reviews.
• Provide advice on erosion control and administer erosion and sediment control ordinances.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, records, permits, and correspondence.
• Inspect stormwater measures for compliance with state and local laws.
• Enforce codes and ordinances with firmness and tact.
• Coordinate with contractors, applicants, developers, and engineers.

Skills

Inspection skills

Plan interpretation

Code enforcement

Effective communication

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

GIS

ArcView

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 identifying 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 posting as needed;

Knowledge

• 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.

Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Education & Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and two years' of related work experience preferably in local county government.

Required Documents & Certifications

• 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.

Testing & Background

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

Equal Opportunity Employment

EOE