Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Regulatory Specialist

Job Description The Regional MS4 Regulatory Specialist provides regional oversight and technical support to ensure consistent implementation of MS4 permit requirements. The position guides permittees in developing and maintaining compliant stormwater programs, interprets regulatory requirements, and supports statewide consistency in MS4 program administration. This position also provides technical support for permit-related compliance and enforcement actions by working with clients to resolve issues efficiently, openly, fairly, and consistently. Collaboration with local governments, internal programs, and stakeholders is performed as needed to support effective program implementation. Hiring Range $68,000 - $92,000 Full Time or Part Time

FULL TIME

Responsibilities Review MS4 Program Plans, Annual Reports, TMDL Action Plans, IDDE programs, and BMP tracking to assess technical accuracy and regulatory compliance Maintain compliance schedules, tracking systems, inspection records, and enforcement documentation to support accurate compliance determinations Develop and communicate corrective or enforcement actions when deficiencies are identified Provide regulatory guidance to permittees Respond to inquiries regarding permit requirements Promote consistent statewide implementation of MS4 regulatory expectations Collaborate with internal stormwater, water quality, and enforcement programs, as well as with local governments and stakeholders, to support effective compliance and program implementation Support public outreach, meetings, or hearings on an as needed basis Additional responsibilities may include contributing to the development of policies, guidance documents, and compliance strategies, including support for Chesapeake Bay and local TMDL requirements. Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge of environmental science, environmental engineering, and industrial/municipal stormwater management Experience in permit compliance evaluations, inspections, documentation, and enforcement support Ability to interpret and apply complex federal and state stormwater requirements, assess program performance, and identify appropriate corrective actions Proficiency with Word, Excel, GIS, PowerPoint, and compliance tracking systems Ability to communicate technical and regulatory information clearly to diverse audiences, including regulated permittees Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across a widely varying audience Exercise professional judgment and decision making Ability to work independently or collaboratively to meet deadlines Must be sensitive to public attitudes and concerns while effectively carrying out the agency mission, with a commitment to fairness, transparency, and responsiveness to public concerns Ability to perform occasional fieldwork on uneven terrain and access work sites to perform job duties #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia Department of Environmental Quality