Environmental Inspector

Environmental Resources provides university-wide servicespertaining topermit and compliance management for multiple regulated sectors including air, construction activity, oil storage, stormwater, and wastewater. Environmental Resources works closely with the Facilities Management Department whois responsible forthe day-to-day operation, repair, and maintenance of UVA’s buildings, infrastructure, and grounds as well as other University-owned and leased properties. More details about Environmental Resources are available at https://pollutionprevention.virginia.edu/.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and work in a team environment
• Analyze problems and develop effective solutions
• Apply knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to real-world situations
• Understand natural systems (stormwater, soil, waterways) and the human impacts
• Maintain detailed records of inspection activities, including use of UVA’s project and asset management software systems
• This job requires obtaining andmaintaininga dual Erosion & Sediment Control (E&SC) and Stormwater Management (SWM) Inspector’s certification from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) as soon as possible and within one year of the start date.Continued employment is contingent on this certification.

Minimum Qualifications

• education: Bachelor’s degree in related field(civil or environmental engineering or relevant science-based field, preferred).
• experience: At least one year of experience in environmentalscience-relatedfields.Additionalexperience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hold DEQ-issued certification as an E&SC and SWM Inspector.
• Two or more years of experience conducting erosion and sediment control and/or stormwater controlmeasure(aka BMP) inspections.

Physical Demands

The Environmental Inspector will work extensively on construction sites and outdoor environments. The candidate should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain and be able to perform manual labor related to removing lids from storm structures and carrying inspection-related tools.

AnticipatedHiringRange:$66,000 – $77,000,commensuratewith education and experience.

position Type & Work Location

• This is a non-exempt-level,benefitedposition. Learn more aboutUVA benefits.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is eligible for a hybrid schedulewithon-site presence asrequiredfor position,in accordance withUVA’s remote work guidelines.

About UVA and the Community

To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visitUVA LifeandEmbark CVA.

Applicationreviewwillbegin afterFebruary 4, 2026.Preference will be given to applications received by this date.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• This positionwill notconsider candidates whorequireimmigration sponsorship now or in the future.

How to Apply

Please applyonline, by searching for requisition numberR0079895. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter – should include your interest in the position and how your relevant experience pertains to this position.

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You cansubmitmultiple documents intothis onefield or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will notreceivefull consideration.

Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on theUVA Internal Careers website.

Referencecheckswill be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will berequested, with at least three responsesrequired.

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington,fak3ph@virginia.edu.