Environmental Scientist

About the position

The successful applicant will provide technical assistance for our water resources projects. Many of our projects serve public sector clients, which requires a high level of service and quality. Candidates should have a solid understanding of the Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) stormwater program, including Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) compliance. We are looking for a passionate person who is self-motivated and eager to provide support and expertise to our water resources engineering and planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in water resources and regulatory compliance consulting including MS4 and TMDL program planning and implementation
• Conduct stormwater infrastructure inspections and investigations
• Perform pollution prevention and good housekeeping/Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) site visits and inspections
• Inspect construction site management/erosion and sediment control (ESC) measures
• Prepare and review inspection reports and planning documents (Quality Assurance/Quality Control)
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver stormwater training
• Coordinate with clients and project staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field
• 3 to 5 years of practical experience with Clean Water Act (CWA) programming compliance and implementation, with specific experience with MS4 and TMDL related planning
• Experience developing and implementing stormwater programming documents, such as MS4 Program Plans and Annual Reports, TMDL Action Plans, Industrial and High Priority Municipal Facility SWPPPs, Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Procedures
• Knowledge of stormwater infrastructure including SWM facilities
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to clearly communicate, both orally and in writing
• Ability to perform fieldwork in difficult terrain and year-round weather conditions
• Excellent organization skills
• Valid driver's license
• Authorized to work in the United States

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with regulatory compliance assistance
• Conducting compliance inspections
• Reading site plans and facility design details
• Nutrient management planning
• Field data collection and GPS techniques using Esri products such as Collector, Field Maps, and Survey 123
• Esri Desktop ArcGIS software (ArcMap and Pro)
• Stormwater sampling techniques and protocols
• Working with local government and/or state transportation agencies
• Virginia DEQ SWM & ESC Inspector certifications
• Virginia DCR NMP certification

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Performance bonuses
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement