Environmental Technician

Job Description

Reporting to the Site and Infrastructure Development Manager the Environmental Technician provides technical assistance in the areas of erosion and sediment control (ESC) and stormwater management (SWM) in facility design construction operations and maintenance. The position assists with multiple tasks and projects that include: performing ESC and SWM inspections of construction sites reviewing stormwater management facility record reports inspecting post-construction stormwater management facilities reviewing Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Plans organizing and staffing public outreach events developing and maintaining stormwater management and additional public outreach material organizing and leading meetings with on-campus student organizations regarding the MS4 Program developing training materials to be used in stormwater education investigating potential illicit discharges writing illicit discharge reports developing MS4 documentation and operating procedures for departmental processes and policies conducting an Outfall Reconnaissance Inventory and assisting with general office duties.

The incumbent also performs other duties as requested; takes initiative to support a healthy work environment; strives to fulfill the terms in the Standards of Conduct; exemplifies the Virginia Tech Principles of Community; and supports the universitys motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

Required Qualifications

Knowledge and experience interpreting Virginia erosion and sediment control laws and regulations and Virginia stormwater management laws and regulations.
Must have a valid drivers license with good driving record.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to organize prioritize and multitask.
Must have or be able to obtain the following within one year of hire date: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Combined Administrator certification for both Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in one of the following areas or related disciplines: environmental science environmental policy and planning environmental resources management biological systems engineering civil engineering water resources and/or equivalent level of training/experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the aforementioned work.
Previous experience inspecting construction sites for compliance with federal state or local erosion and sediment control and stormwater management requirements.
Knowledge of the specifications of common Virginia erosion and sediment control measures.
Familiarity with common stormwater Best Management Practices.
Previous experience interpreting and reviewing site plans and construction documents.
Experience writing compiling and editing technical stormwater-related reports.
Proficient with the use of the following software: MS Office BlueBeam Autocad and ArcGIS.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$25-$29 per hour

Hours per week

25-32; varies depending on business need; not to exceed 1500 hours a year

Review Date

September 7 2026

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt 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 aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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