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City of Chesapeake · 3 days ago

Environmental Program Manager

Chesapeake, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Manage and implement the City’s comprehensive Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program in accordance with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Permit through implementation of programs and processes.

Disseminate information to internal and external customers and provide compliance assistance.

Resolve external customer concerns regarding stormwater management facilities.

Collaborate with other entities regionally and statewide on stormwater environmental common areas of concern.

Interpret, comply with and enforce state, federal, and local environmental regulations and codes.

Work closely with environmental regulatory agencies.

Implementation of environmental compliance programs.

Supervises assigned staff, including setting work priorities, planning, organizing, assigning, advising, assisting, motivating and training as necessary.

Plans, administers, and coordinates a comprehensive City-wide program and practices for the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit compliance to include coordinating inspections of private and City-owned stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs), stormwater public education and outreach, investigations and enforcement of illicit stormwater discharges, ambient wet weather and hydrologic monitoring, and stormwater pollution prevention for municipal operations.

Oversees Stormwater Water Quality (WQ), pollution prevention, and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) programs; coordinates complex monitoring projects that may be completed by Stormwater staff or private contractors.

Establishes environmental compliance requirements for all City departments based on their operations and requirements of the MS4 permit.

Organizes and conducts environmental training for City staff.

Qualification

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Environmental specialistsTechniciansValid driver’s licenseDriving recordErosionSediment ControlStormwater InspectorProgram Administrator certificationCity Driving Standards

Required

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, geology, or a closely related field.

Minimum of five years of related, full-time equivalent experience including a minimum of two years supervising environmental specialists and/or technicians.

Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.

Combined Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Inspector or Combined Program Administrator certification is required, or must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Company

City of Chesapeake

Chesapeake, Virginia is a vibrant community that enjoys the best of two worlds, one of urban variety, culture, and excitement, and another of rural landscapes and relaxed living.

Founded in 1963

Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

1,001-5,000 employees