Specialist III, Environmental

Job Overview

Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) seeks an environmental professional with three or more years of relevant experience to support environmental compliance, permitting, inspections, and field activities for natural gas infrastructure projects in Virginia. The role will be based at VNG’s corporate headquarters in Virginia Beach, VA, with a hybrid work model (four days on‑site or in the field and one day remote, varying to meet business needs).

Key Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance for natural gas operations and construction projects.
• Assist with environmental permitting, agency coordination, and permit condition tracking.
• Conduct or support field inspections, site visits, storm‑water reviews, erosion and sediment control inspections, and compliance monitoring.
• Review construction drawings, storm‑water plans, permit requirements, and environmental documents to identify obligations and risks.
• Assist with environmental due diligence, desktop reviews, field surveys, and documentation for proposed projects.
• Prepare, update, and maintain environmental plans and records, including SWPPP, SPCC, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with internal project teams, construction personnel, contractors, consultants, and environmental peers to support timely project execution.
• Track regulatory requirements, emerging environmental issues, and company procedures affecting assigned projects or operations.
• Support environmental compliance audits, waste‑management activities, training, reporting, and corrective‑action follow‑up as needed.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a physical or natural science (e.g., Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental or Civil Engineering) or related discipline; MS preferred.
• 3+ years of directly relevant environmental experience.
• Working knowledge of environmental permitting, construction storm‑water requirements, erosion and sediment control practices, and field inspections.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, storm‑water plans, permit conditions, and environmental procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including documentation of field findings.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of wetland, stream, and natural‑resource survey concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to use GIS, SharePoint, databases, or other compliance tools.

Preferred Experience

• Supporting permitting or environmental compliance for utility, pipeline, construction, or linear‑infrastructure projects, including Virginia DEQ Annual Standards and Specifications.
• Virginia DEQ erosion and sediment control, storm‑water management, inspection, plan‑reviewer, or related certification.
• Construction storm‑water inspections, SWPPP implementation, or erosion and sediment control best practices.
• Familiarity with wetland and water‑body delineation, biological field surveys, or natural‑resource permitting.
• Assisting with SPCC plans, waste‑management activities, NEPA documentation, or environmental compliance audits.
• Experience using Environmental Management Information Systems, GIS, or other compliance‑tracking tools.
• Knowledge of the Virginia Environmental Justice Act.
• Interest in environmental best practices, sustainability, or professional development through industry associations.

Working Conditions

• Travel within the VNG service area on an occasional (5‑10%) basis, including possible air travel and overnight stays (2‑3 times per year).
• On‑call duties estimated at 10% of the year to respond to urgent environmental issues.
• Physical demands include prolonged standing or walking and the ability to lift at least 20 lb.
• Work environment is primarily office‑based with exposure to outdoor weather conditions during field operations and inspections.

Compensation

Base salary range: $77,258.00 – $121,405.90 USD annually. Full‑time position.

Benefits

Competitive base salary, annual incentive awards, health, welfare, and retirement benefits, and eligibility for additional compensation such as incentive programs. A detailed benefits summary is available through the company’s benefits portal.