Water Quality Compliance Specialist

Herndon Solutions Group; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Herndon Solutions Group is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. The role focuses on ensuring water quality permits (sanitary, stormwater, industrial wastewater) are met and programs monitored.

The candidate will perform field inspections and assist with program plans, reporting, and documentation. Under guidance of the Project Manager, you’ll manage MS4 programs, coordinate sampling, maintain records, and prepare regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, physical science, or related field.
• Four or more years of relevant experience.
• Current Virginia ESC and SWM Inspector certification, or Dual Inspector certification.
• Demonstrated experience performing ESC/SWM inspections.
• Working knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and best practices related to stormwater and wastewater management.
• Experience evaluating permit applicability and preparing applications and supporting documentation for submission to regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support Langley’s management of water quality compliance programs, including VPDES, HRSD, and MS4 permit requirements.
• Conduct field inspections of land-disturbing projects to evaluate compliance with regulations and approved plans.
• Perform routine stormwater inspections, including outfall and annual SWM facility inspections.
• Document and report inspection findings, identify deficiencies, and coordinate resolution with project teams.
• Support MS4 Program Plan management, tracking activities and metrics, and preparing annual reporting and training.
• Prepare regulatory correspondence, reports, permit applications, and other required documentation.
• Maintain compliant records, databases, and tracking systems.
• Coordinate permit-required sampling and support reporting and compliance activities.
• Review projects for permit compliance and support mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform work according to regulatory requirements and approved SOPs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

Herndon Solutions Group is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. The role focuses on ensuring water quality permits (sanitary, stormwater, industrial wastewater) are met and programs monitored.

The candidate will perform field inspections and assist with program plans, reporting, and documentation. Under guidance of the Project Manager, you’ll manage MS4 programs, coordinate sampling, maintain records, and prepare regulatory