Stormwater Compliance Specialist

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This position completes compliance inspections for the General VPDES Permit of Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities (Construction General Permit) in accordance with agency inspection strategies, policies and procedures; assists with informal enforcement actions and makes recommendations for formal enforcement actions; reviews Soil Erosion and Stormwater Management Plans and Construction Record Drawings; ensures plans for nonexempt land-disturbing activities are designed in accordance with regulations and sound environmental principles as covered by the Construction General Permit; and conducts local program reviews for conformance with the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Act. This position may also serve as a primary point of contact for implementation of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program; conduct compliance inspections and audits of MS4s in accordance with agency inspection strategies, policies and procedures; assist with information enforcement actions; make recommendations for formal enforcement actions; and review program submittals.

Hiring Range : $57,733-$82,042

Employment type : Full Time

Responsibilities

• Completes compliance inspections for the Construction General Permit, in line with agency inspection strategies, policies and procedures.
• Assists informal enforcement actions and makes recommendations for formal enforcement actions.
• Reviews Soil Erosion and Stormwater Management Plans and Construction Record Drawings.
• Ensures plans for nonexempt land-disturbing activities are designed in accordance with regulations and sound environmental principles under the Construction General Permit and the NPDES program of the federal Clean Water Act.
• May serve as a primary point of contact for MS4 implementation; conducts compliance inspections and audits of MS4s; supports information enforcement actions; reviews program submittals.

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About Us

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the primary environmental permitting agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, renewable energy, and land protection. Through the dedication and work of over 800 employees across six regional offices and the Central Office in Richmond, DEQ issues permits, conducts monitoring and inspections, and enforces the law.

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