Stormwater and Wastewater Management Specialist

Who We Are

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Job Purpose

Straughan is hiring a full-time Stormwater and Wastewater Management Specialist for Environmental Compliance at a client research campus in Hampton, Virginia. This position supports compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The specialist ensures adherence to MS4, VPDES, and HRSD permits through field inspections, sampling, reporting, and coordination with regulatory agencies.

Straughan Benefits

One of the ways Straughan supports our staff is by providing generous benefits such as Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k Retirment plan with an employer match, tuition assistance, PTO, 8 holidays, Parental leave, HSA, FSA, Flexible work schedule, employer paid short and Longterm disability.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and implement stormwater and wastewater permits and plans
• Conduct field inspections, sampling, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Prepare and submit permit applications, reports, and regulatory documentation
• Ensure compliance with TMDL, SWPPP, and IDDE requirements
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external regulatory agencies
• Provide training and lead public outreach efforts in alignment with MS4 requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in stormwater and wastewater management
• In-depth knowledge of applicable regulations and best practices for managing stormwater and wastewater systems
• Experience assessing permit applicability, conducting inspections, implementing corrective actions, and preparing regulatory documentation
• Demonstrated experience coordinating water quality sampling and laboratory analysis to ensure compliance with permit requirements
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication abilities

Desired Qualifications

• Virginia DEQ ESC/SWM Inspector or Plan Reviewer
• Familiarity with HRSD permit compliance and sampling protocols

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time
• Physical ability to perform outdoor field work and in unpleasant field conditions
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections

Straughan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status