Environmental Coordinator
Job Description:
Position Description
This position is responsible for coordinating and managing the County’s environmental services program.
Position Objectives
Serves as the Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) program administrator; ensures compliance with state requirements.
Coordinates with the County Attorney to develop amendments to the ESC ordinance for review by the Board of Supervisors.
Performs ESC inspections on both commercial and residential projects.
Reviews and approves ESC plans and land disturbance permit applications.
Initiates and manages enforcement actions related to ESC and drainage issues.
Conducts environmental field surveys for land use cases and makes appropriate recommendations.
Works in conjunction with plans review staff to coordinate reviews of ESC plans.
Supervises the work of ESC inspections staff; recommends staff training and ensures staff maintain proper certification.
Tracks Biosolids within the County.
Coordinates with the ACOE for wetland permits and issues.
Coordinates with DEQ on environmental issues.
Review land use cases for environmental impacts.
Investigates stormwater drainage, erosion, and sediment complaints and recommends solutions and/or enforcement actions.
Manages the county’s public road construction process; coordinates construction plan review with the Virginia Department of Transportation; processes bonds for construction; submits plans to county tracking system.
Represents the county on regional planning committees.
Provides customer services in matters related to planning and zoning.
Manages the county’s private road construction process.
Makes presentations on planning and environmental issues to public groups, the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.
Performs related duties
Desirable Training and Experience
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Virginia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
