Stormwater Compliance Technician (part-time)

Chesterfield County, VA; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County, Virginia seeks an Environmental Specialist with a Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field and at least one year of environmental field experience. The role requires strong PC skills and GIS software/database management experience, plus knowledge of Virginia MS4 stormwater permit requirements.

The position involves reviewing and analyzing stormwater infrastructure and water quality monitoring data, conducting field activities in diverse locations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• One year of experience in the environmental field.
• Strong PC skills and experience with GIS software and database management.
• Knowledge of Virginia stormwater permit requirements related to MS4 permit preferred.
• Ability to review, analyze, and understand stormwater infrastructure and water quality monitoring data.
• Must be able to conduct field activities in varied locations and through challenging terrain.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI background check and education/degree verification required.

Skills

Fieldwork stamina

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

GIS software

Database management

Job description

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field and one year of experience in the environmental field; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Strong PC skills and experience with geographic information systems (GIS) software and database management is required. Knowledge of Virginia stormwater permit requirements related to the implementation of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit is preferred. Requires knowledge and capability to review, analyze, and understand stormwater infrastructure and water quality monitoring data. Must have the ability to conduct field activities in a variety of locations such as industrial areas, construction sites, commercial developments, subdivisions, roadways, over and around bodies of water, in and over steep slopes, uneven ground, thick brush, and heavily wooded areas. Work requires moderate to strenuous physical activity, under temperature extremes and adverse weather conditions. General knowledge of confined space entry procedures and hazardous situation avoidance desired. Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.