Environmental Planner or Permit Specialist

Job Overview Under general direction of the Environmental Program Director, this position provides technical advice; performs professional work involving the review of plans, issuance of permits, the inspection of sites, and other tasks to assure compliance with County ordinances relating to erosion and sediment control, storm water management, tidal wetlands, the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, and other laws and regulations. Interpersonal contacts are within and outside the organization and require considerable tact and persuasion to obtain consent, approval and cooperation. Problems encountered are both routine in nature and non-routine. Recommendations should be prepared and presented in a professional manner via written report format, oral presentations in meetings or verbal through phone and personal contact, for those situations not covered by guidelines or are unprecedented. Experience Responds to calls from contractors, homeowners, and developers regarding the County's Environmental and Erosion and Soil (E&S) Control Program and permit compliance; prepares and processes Environmental/ E & S control/ land disturbance permit applications, correspondence to applicants and those with permits, notices to comply, notices of violation, stop work orders, and control permit reports. Conducts field inspections of sites on a routine basis; informs responsible party of any problems or deviations from approved plans and advises corrective action. If corrective action is not accomplished voluntarily, issues notices to comply specifying corrective action required and participates in any other necessary enforcement proceedings. Assists the Environmental Program Director in the administration of the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance, the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance, the Storm Water Management Ordinance, and the Wetlands ordinance. Regularly exercises technical judgment and discretion based on familiarity with a wide variety of regulations, policies, and procedures. Receives, reviews, and evaluates site plans, Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, and Storm Water Management Plans and documents to determine general completeness and conformance to a broad range of submittal requirements and compliance with environmental ordinances. Conducts field conferences and inspections with developers, contractors, engineers, homeowner associations, citizens, and planning and zoning personnel. Uses and helps maintains a computer database of all permits, inspections, project activities and enforcement actions. Testifies in Court as necessary on code violation cases.

Minimum Qualifications :

Associate's degree with course work in drafting, surveying, engineering, planning, landscape architecture, project management, or related field; supplemented by one (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. The following DEQ certifications are required within 18 months of hire: Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Program Administrator, Stormwater (SWM) Program Administrator, ESC Inspector, and SWM Inspector. A valid driver's license is required.

Minimum Qualifications :

Associate's degree with course work in drafting, surveying, engineering, planning, landscape architecture, project management, or related field; supplemented by one (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Preferred qualifications Bachelor or Master degree with major concentration in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field, supplemented by five (5) years previous experience or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience determined to be sufficient to perform the essential functions listed above. Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Program Administrator, Stormwater (SWM) Program Administrator, ESC Inspector, and SWM Inspector. A valid driver's license is required. If not certified, the ability to obtain this certification within 18 months of employment is required. The incumbent shall maintain this certification and participate in additional/ongoing training as mandated by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Basic computer hardware and software proficiency.

Pay:

$43,066.00 - $55,984.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Dependent care reimbursement Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person