What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Compliance Inspector position at VA Dept of Transportation?
Title: Environmental Compliance Inspector
State Role Title: 59032 Environmental Specialist II
Hiring Range: $65,198 - $81,497 - $105,946
Pay Band: 5
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Salem District Office
Agency Website:
https://www.VirginiaDOT.org/jobs
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
What drives you? Whether it’s knowing the work you do makes a difference, having great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to your professional development. At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Salem District Environmental section is seeking a candidate to fill the Environmental Compliance Inspector position to work as a strategic environmental compliance inspector with an interdisciplinary team to provide environmental inspection management, planning, guidance, and technical assistance for transportation projects, and administer and implement the Environmental Commitments and Compliance program for the district. Monitor construction and maintenance (as requested) projects and advise personnel on proper implementation of the following - water quality permit conditions, environmental document commitments, other state and federal environmental commitments, laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and environmental-related VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications. Provide expert environmental technical advice and guidance to construction and maintenance personnel. Anticipate and identify potential environmental issues, and develop and propose options to avoid, minimize, and mitigate environmental impacts.
At VDOT, we work collaboratively, communicate effectively, serve customers with excellence, encourage nimble learning, and value differences to do our best and achieve a high performance culture. We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please review VDOT's Mission and Values and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience working with project proponents to avoid, minimize, and mitigate environmental impacts.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to travel independently between assigned work locations.
- Skill in project management, workload planning, scheduling, technical data interpretation, tracking, including gathering and analyzing data to make environmental recommendations.
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
- Training or experience in environmental monitoring and inspection of construction activities, including providing recommendations to evaluate environmental compliance.
- Experience interpreting, implementing the requirements of threatened and endangered species regulations.
- Considerable knowledge of federal, state, local transportation, environmental rules, regulations, policies, and practices.
- Ability to review, critique, interpret plans, contracts, special provisions, and specifications.
- Experience in Waters of the U.S. delineation and permitting.
- VA DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector and Stormwater Management Control Inspector certifications or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
Additional Considerations
- DEQ: Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN)
- A DEQ Combined Administrator certification.
- Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Environmental Studies, Sciences, or related field desired.
- Progressively responsible experience managing complex projects in the transportation or construction industry.
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
- Employment reference check and work history verification
- DMV Records Check
- Fingerprint-based criminal history records check with VA State Police and FBI
Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. (only for eligible positions)
VDOT is an emergency operation agency. This position is considered designated. Designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
Contact Information
Name: Teresa Moody
Phone: 540 266.266
Email: teresa.moody@vdot.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $65,198 - $81,497
