Water Resources Specialist - Virginia Tech : Job Details

Water Resources Specialist

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Work type: Staff

Senior management: VP Facilities

Department: Energy and Utilities

Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

Categories: Facilities / Skilled Trades

Job Description

Reporting to the Storm Water Compliance Manager, the Water Resources Specialist is responsible for the administration, compliance, and enforcement of Virginia Tech's Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permits. Responsibilities include: developing, maintaining, administering, evaluating and enforcing the Virginia Tech Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program. Assist with the industrial stormwater, nonmetallic mineral mining and construction general permit programs. Assisting with the administration and enforcement of the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) and the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Program (VESCP) for regulated land disturbing activities, through the Virginia Tech Annual Standards and Specifications Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management, incorporating: Virginia Stormwater Management Act (VSMA); Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Regulations; Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law (VESCL); and Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (VESCR). Performing and overseeing investigations, inspections and reporting on facilities, projects, or incidents to determine compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in water resources, environmental policy and planning, environmental science, natural resources or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

* Experience implementing MS4 programs and their Minimum Control Measures.

MCM1: Public Education and Outreach

MCM2: Public Involvement and Participation

MCM3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

MCM4: Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control

MCM5: Postconstruction Stormwater Management in New Development and Development on Prior Developed Lands

MCM6: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations

* Knowledge of Virginia MS4 permit regulations.

* Experience with outfall and Best Management Practice (BMP) inspections.

* Knowledge of and experience working with the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) and the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Program (VESCP).

* Knowledge of the Virginia Stormwater BMP clearinghouse specifications.

* Proficiency with current office computer software including word processing and spreadsheets.

* Ability to apply knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to programs; handle multiple priorities; and analyze problems and develop effective solutions.

* Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment.

* Ability to work in tight spaces (manholes, vaults, trenches, pipes. etc.); traverse steep, uneven and soft terrain, creeks/streams, and construction sites; climb and work off of ladders and manhole steps; and work outside in various weather conditions.

* Ability to safely move and handle manhole and vault lids up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience implementing a Commonwealth of Virginia MS4 Program for municipalities or universities.

* Knowledge of and experience working with the VSMP Construction General Permit, the Virginia Tech MS4 Program, the Virginia Tech Annual Standards and Specifications for ESC and SWM, Stormwater Record Reports and GIS.

* Experience with erosion and sediment control (ESC) and stormwater management (SWM) plans.

* Experience working with and/or leading student workers in a professional/technical environment.

* Ability to obtain a Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Combined Administrator certification for ESC (Erosion & Sediment Control) and SWM (Stormwater Management) within one year of hire date.

Pay Band

5

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$75,000-$90,000

Review Date

October 14, 2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: September 27, 2024

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