Senior Environmental Specialist

Senior Environmental Specialist Salary $80,837.38 - $142,256.66 Annually Location Alexandria, VA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2026-00369 Department Transportation & Environmental Services Division

STORMWATER

Opening Date 04/29/2026 Closing Date 5/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit N/A Description Benefits Questions Senior Environmental Specialist An Overview The Department of Transportation & Environmental Services (T&ES) Stormwater Management Division is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist (Civil Engineer III) to perform professional and technical work to continue the successful implementation of the City's award-winning Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit. The Senior Environmental Specialist performs compliance and reporting duties for the City's Phase II MS4 General Permit. The position works directly with the Stormwater Management Division Chief, other staff in Transportation and Environmental Services staff, and staff across the City government to ensure continued MS4 permit compliance. This work will focus on the Phase II MS4 Permit Minimum Control Measures and Special Conditions to perform and record compliance activities associated with Public Education and Outreach, Public Involvement, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, and Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping. The position interacts with others on Construction Site Runoff and Post-Construction Site Runoff. The Senior Environmental Specialist must be highly proactive, think strategically to formulate solutions, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills to be successful in this position. The Opportunity Manage all aspects of the City's MS4 permit, to include compliance monitoring and reporting, and performing compliance aspects of the permit; Perform Public Education and Outreach in coordination with the City's regional partners (Northern Virginia Clean Water Partners), as well as manage the creation and dissemination of water quality and stormwater flooding outreach materials and communications in multiple media formats, which may include coordination with communications staff to send out eNews and social media posts, and update Division web pages as needed; Lead education and outreach activities for local and regional groups, the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS), community groups, and others to broaden these efforts, through participation as the Stormwater Division's lead representative; Assist in responding to Alex311 illicit discharge complaints and perform source investigations, and with the organization, coordination and participation in volunteer community stream cleanups, volunteer stream monitoring workshops, storm drain marking, and other outreach events; Perform compliance inspections of City facilities and revise Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) as necessary; conduct staff training to support MS4 Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping requirements and maintain training records; Serve as a technical resource on environmental and MS4 permit related issues in coordination with other City agencies, City staff, and the public; Coordinate compliance tracking with designated staff across the organization and compile the information, document permit progress, hold quarterly stakeholder meetings; Track and report annually on Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and Local TMDLs; Prepare and submit the MS4 annual report on time, including annual reporting on the Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan and Local TMDLs, and comply with all permit requirements, and; Perform related work as required. About the Department T&ES is a community partner in shaping a livable, green, and prospering Alexandria. We plan, build, operate, and maintain transportation systems and infrastructure that improve mobility and provide people and businesses with core public services. The work we do keeps Alexandrians moving, growing sustainability, and thriving. If you are curious for a broader view of our City, click City of Alexandria to learn more. Minimum & Additional Requirements Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other related field and five years of professional experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Preferred Qualifications To be considered as an ideal candidate, one should possess knowledge of the MS4 permit requirements; maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the current local, state and federal water quality regulations; and have the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff members, residents, business owners, engineers, applicants, and contractors; The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability. We are proud to welcome you to explore the City of Alexandria's excellent benefits and programs! Click here to learn more about Employee Benefits Click here to learn more about the City's Employee Development Program The benefits referenced on this site, may be changed from time to time without notice. Temporary and some part-time positions are not eligible for these benefits. For further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team of Human Resources at DHR.TA@alexandriava.gov . 01 Do you have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other related field and five years of professional experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities? Yes No 02 Do you have a working knowledge of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit program and have you performed work required in an MS4 permit? Yes No 03 Do you have the ability to monitor and evaluate the various stormwater regulations? Yes No 04 Do you have experience in public speaking, organizing community meetings, conflict resolution, public outreach, and dealing with elected representatives and appointed officials? Yes No 05 Are you proficient at implementing programs to meet environmental targets related to regulatory permit requirements? Yes No 06 Are you familiar with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to stormwater management programs? Yes No Required Question Employer City of Alexandria Address City Hall 421 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314 Phone 7037463784 Website http://alexandriava.gov/jobs