Environmental Technician

About the role

The Environmental Technician provides technical assistance in erosion and sediment control (ESC) and stormwater management (SWM) in facility design, construction, operations, and maintenance. This role supports the Site and Infrastructure Development Manager.

Responsibilities

• Performing ESC and SWM inspections of construction sites
• Reviewing stormwater management facility record reports
• Inspecting post-construction stormwater management facilities
• Reviewing Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Plans
• Organizing and staffing public outreach events
• Developing and maintaining stormwater management and public outreach material
• Organizing and leading meetings with on-campus student organizations regarding the MS4 Program
• Developing training materials for stormwater education
• Investigating potential illicit discharges and writing illicit discharge reports
• Developing MS4 documentation and operating procedures for departmental processes and policies
• Conducting an Outfall Reconnaissance Inventory
• Assisting with general office duties
• Performing other duties as requested

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience interpreting Virginia erosion and sediment control laws and regulations and Virginia stormwater management laws and regulations
• Valid driver's license with good driving record
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to organize, prioritize and multitask
• Must have or be able to obtain within one year of hire: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Combined Administrator certification for both Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental policy and planning, environmental resources management, biological systems engineering, civil engineering, water resources, or related discipline (or equivalent training/experience)
• Previous experience inspecting construction sites for compliance with federal, state, or local erosion and sediment control and stormwater management requirements
• Knowledge of the specifications of common Virginia erosion and sediment control measures
• Familiarity with common stormwater Best Management Practices
• Previous experience interpreting and reviewing site plans and construction documents
• Experience writing, compiling, and editing technical stormwater-related reports
• Proficiency with MS Office, BlueBeam, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS

Pay

$25-$29 per hour

Schedule

25-32 hours per week, varies depending on business need; not to exceed 1500 hours per year