Environmental Planner

The Town of Vinton, Virginia, chartered in 1884, offers a welcoming small-town environment within the Roanoke Valley. Community members benefit from nearby urban services and amenities while enjoying a low crime rate and a strong base of locally and regionally owned businesses. Housing is moderately priced, and residents have ready access to scenic mountain views and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Vinton is known for its sense of belonging and community pride, while remaining progressive in providing facilities, services, and conveniences that make it a comfortable and attractive place to live and work.

This is a full-time position. Salary range is $65,000 - $75,000 DOE, DOQ. First review of applications is August 10, 2026

Performs responsible professional planning and environmental compliance work involving land use planning, development review, GIS analysis, and administration of the Town's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program. Serves as the Town's MS4 Program Administrator, ensuring compliance with federal and state stormwater regulations, coordinating interdepartmental and regional MS4 activities, managing permit reporting requirements, and supporting long-range planning initiatives. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the Planning and Zoning Director.

• Serve as the Town's MS4 Program Administrator.
• Serve as liaison with Roanoke County, DEQ, EPA, and other agencies.
• Ensure compliance with the Virginia MS4 General Permit.
• Prepare and maintain the MS4 and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Annual Report.
• Update and implement TMDL Action Plans.
• Develop and maintain the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP).
• Coordinate implementation of the Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) and the associated Best Management Practices (BMPs).
• Keeping track of Roanoke County’s stormwater and erosion and sediment control ordinance and its MS4 permit.
• Assist with stormwater quality-related enforcement per Town’s and Roanoke County’s ordinances.
• Tracks permit deadlines, compliance activities, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Maintain records and documentation required for regulatory audits and inspections.
• Coordinate illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE) investigations.
• Conduct source tracking to locate illicit discharges into the MS4s.
• Conduct dry weather outfall screenings.
• Coordinate and manage public education and public involvement programs related to stormwater quality with applicable organizations such as Roanoke County, Clean Valley Council (CVC), Western Virginia Water Authority (WVWA), etc.
• Coordinate with Human Resources/Risk Management Director to develop, schedule, document, and maintain municipal employee training programs required for compliance with the MS4 permit and related stormwater management regulations.
• Write, submit, and administer environmental/water quality grants.

• Conduct research and prepare planning studies, maps, reports, and presentations.
• Advise the Planning and Zoning Director on MS4-related matters.
• Maintain census data and other relevant statistical information related to demographic, development trends, and MS4 needs.
• Provide professional recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Director regarding planning, environmental compliance, and MS4-related matters.
• Assist citizens in completing applications for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sign, and zoning permits.
• Attend evening and weekend meetings as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Design, create, and maintain custom and standardized maps, geographic databases, data files, statistics, reports, and analyses for dissemination to Town staff members, public, and the business community; develop and maintain automated cartographic elements and products.
• Conduct miscellaneous zoning research/studies (lot coverage, canopy coverage, etc.) to aid the Department in completing special projects and zoning/subdivision ordinance updates.
• Responds to Town departments and public requests for standard or…