Environmental Program Specialist

Prince George County is currently seeking a qualified applicant for the part-time temporary position of Environmental Program Specialist. This position will be responsible for inspecting earth disturbance activities for code compliance; performing plan reviews; providing advice and information relating to erosion control; administering erosion and sediment control ordinance and preparing and maintaining records and files.

Other job duties will include:

• Assisting in reviewing erosion control construction plans and inspecting work in progress for compliance with approved plans and code requirements;
• Assisting in reviewing plans and projects for conformance with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance, Flood Plain Management Ordinance, Virginia Stormwater Management Program and other applicable laws or ordinances;
• Assisting in maintaining the Septic Pump-out program and collecting the necessary fees and documents that are required for the program;
• Maintaining reference sources, records, documents, permits, and other information for multiple projects requiring the tracking and analyzing of data;
• Conducting physical job site inspections in the field and identifing potential stormwater, E&S, Chesapeake Bay Act and wetland/floodplain problems, compliance issues and options for resolution;
• Preparing inspection reports, and maintaining verbal and written contact with contractors, applicants, developers, engineers, and surveyors;
• Inspecting elements of required stormwater pollution control measures to ensure compliance with applicable state and local laws, regulations and ordinances;
• Preparing letters and other documentation for enforcement processing;
• Preparing a variety of documents to include correspondence and reports and distributing and/or posts as needed;

Knowledge of erosion and sediment control standards, regulations, and program requirements; knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations; knowledge of the county code and ordinances; knowledge of wetland ordinances and flood plain management regulations and related laws and ordinances; knowledge of general hydrology; some knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay Act; some knowledge of GIS/Arch View; knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

Skill in interpreting construction drawings, conducting a variety of inspections, prioritizing and planning and interpersonal relations. Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and to check hydraulic calculations of ordinary complexity and to compare them with the construction in process; ability to act with firmness and tact in enforcing codes and ordinances; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with owners, contractors, associates and the general public.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and two years’ of related work experience preferably in local county government. Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License;

Possession of certification by the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector or the ability to acquire certification within 12 months of employment.

Must be able to successfully complete required job related testing. Pre-employment drug testing and comprehensive criminal background check, to include fingerprinting, required.

EOE