Stormwater & Environmental Permitting Specialist

Buncombe County Government; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NC Local Government Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program

Two days of PTO

Sick and annual leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Supplemental life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) enrollment

Job summary

Buncombe County Government seeks an Environmental Plan Reviewer to join the Engineering and Environmental Services Division within the Planning Department. Initial duties center on post-construction stormwater permitting, with potential cross-over to erosion control and water supply watershed permitting.

The role requires a background in environmental science or engineering and relevant permit experience. Office-based with possible hybrid schedule after training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field and two (2) years of experience in environmental permitting, stormwater/hydraulic design, or a related field; or an Associate's degree in engineering or a related field and four (4) years of experience, including at least two (2) years of direct hydrologic and hydraulic design work or plan/calculation review, may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete technical review of stormwater, erosion control, water supply watershed, and floodplain development permits for residential and commercial developments; maintain data to track permits and cases.
• Complete plat reviews and approvals inclusive of applicable requirements.
• Assist in the administration of ordinances enforced by the Engineering and Environmental Services Division, including the Stormwater Management, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Flood Damage Prevention, and Water Supply Watershed Ordinances.
• Inspect construction and development projects to ensure adherence to permitted plans and design specifications pertaining to County ordinances enforced by the Engineering and Environmental Services Division.
• Support insurance and banking professionals regarding required performance sureties and assist legal professionals in the creation of operation and maintenance agreements under the guidance of the Stormwater Administrator.
• Provide assistance to the general public by communicating information relative to the ordinances implemented by the Engineering and Environmental Services Division and addressing inquiries and complaints, which may involve visiting and evaluating sites, contacting and assisting property owners in gaining compliance, and enforcing legal requirements of non-compliant locations.
• Assist with updating County ordinances and environmental permitting programs to advance County strategic and long-range goals and comply with legislative requirements.
• Provide technical support to other County departments and to local officials with incorporated municipalities within which the County provides permitting services.
• Maintain records and prepare periodic and special reports; prepare charts, maps, graphs, and other illustrative material for presentation to elected officials, appointed boards, community groups, and concerned citizens.
• Operate and maintain County vehicle.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Environmental permitting knowledge

Hydrology & hydraulics

Analytical data presentation

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or engineering

Associate's degree in engineering

EI/EIT certification preferred

Tools

GIS

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buncombe County Government seeks an Environmental Plan Reviewer to join the Engineering and Environmental Services Division within the Planning Department. Initial duties center on post-construction stormwater permitting, with potential cross-over to erosion control and water supply watershed permitting.

The role requires a background in environmental science or engineering and relevant permit experience. Office-based with possible hybrid schedule after training.