The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Environmental Compliance Officer. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing DPU’s Industrial Pretreatment program, including facilities permitting, industrial inspections, compliance reviews, and enforcement. The incumbent will also oversee DPU’s MS4 Illicit Discharge program, strong waste program, outfall inventory program, and best housekeeping municipal facility inspections. The incumbent will supervise field inspectors for industrial pretreatment, stormwater E&S, and industrial permit writers. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring these programs meet the controls necessary to comply with the City’s Integrated Permit for VDPES and MS4.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting with industrial pretreatment permitting
• Conducting industrial pretreatment inspections/compliance
• Conducting stormwater inspections/compliance
• O&M & Capital budgeting
• Personnel management

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification(s):

• Associates Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or related degree.
• Min 3 years’ experience in wastewater operations, environmental compliance, industrial pretreatment, or related field.

Preferred Qualification(s):

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or related degree preferred.
• Previous management experience.