Environmental Scientist

The City of Virginia Beach is hiring an Environmental Scientist for the Public Works Engineering team. This role focuses on stormwater pollution prevention and compliance with the MS4 Permit, involving training, water quality monitoring, public education, and project management. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences or a related field and at least two years of relevant experience. The position offers a full-time salary and benefits.
About the position

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join the Public Works Engineering team. This professional-level position focuses on stormwater pollution prevention and compliance with the City's Stormwater Discharge Permit (MS4 Permit). The role involves implementing environmental training, conducting water quality monitoring, and engaging in public education and outreach to protect local waterways.

Responsibilities
• Support education of city staff on stormwater pollution identification, reporting, and prevention activities by coordinating and tracking various trainings, developing presentations and training, and leading training sessions.
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• Perform water quality sampling and monitoring of discharges to the City's stormwater system and surface waters and data analysis.
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• Work independently and/or with the assistance of internal and external partners to implement the public education and outreach program.
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• Support data management related to water quality.
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• Conduct field assessments and investigations.
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• Manage projects and contracts.
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• Prepare technical reports.
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• Facilitate and attend public education and outreach activities, including developing and distributing educational materials, making public presentations, and creating and leading training sessions.
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• Coordinate and implement the City's Storm Drain Marking Program along with other similar initiatives.
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• Assist with preparation of the MS4 Permit Annual Report.
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• Explain stormwater related codes, ordinances, standards, and other requirements to residents.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, biology, natural resources, or a similarly related degree.
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• Two (2) years of experience in a similar field or any combination of education and experience equivalent to six (6) years of environmental compliance experience.
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• Current and valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves
• Excellent communication skills to support training and education.
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• Strong organizational skills.
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• Effective time management.
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• Advanced degree in science or related field of study.
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• Familiarity with stormwater best management practices to prevent pollution.
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• Experience in stormwater and/or surface water quality analysis.
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• Water Quality Sampling and/or Monitoring experience.
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• Technical Training experience.
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• Data Management experience.
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• Public Education experience.
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• Contract experience.
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• Technical report preparation experience.
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• Stormwater Pollution Prevention experience.

Benefits
• Full-time position with a salary range of $61,011.10 - $94,567.21 depending on qualifications.
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• Retirement account contribution of 5% of annual salary through pre-tax payroll deduction.