Coordinates plan review with Powhatan County Public Works, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Conducts environmental field surveys for land use cases and makes appropriate recommendations.
Coordinates with Planning Director to develop amendments to the Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) ordinance for review by the Board of Supervisors.
Initiates and manages enforcement actions related to ESC and stormwater runoff issues.
Investigates stormwater runoff, erosion, and sedimentation complaints and recommends solutions and/or issues enforcement actions such as “Stop Work” orders.
Makes presentations on environmental issues to public groups, the Planning Commission, and the Board of Supervisors
Performs ESC inspections on both commercial and residential projects.
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Engages with other Planning & Zoning staff and across Community Development functions to ensure appropriate awareness of relevant issues and coordination regarding ESC approvals.
Plans daily inspection routes for residential subdivision and commercial site inspections.
Processes performance bonds for ESC compliance.
Provides customer service in matters related to planning, zoning, and environmental management.
Represents the county on regional environmental committees; involved with broader environment-related subjects as time allows. For example: alternative energy, climate change, air quality, and hazard mitigation, etc.
Reviews and approves ESC plans and land disturbance permit applications.
Serves as the ESC program administrator; ensures compliance with state requirements.
Works in conjunction with plan review staff to coordinate internal review of ESC plans.
Performs related duties as needed to assist in the operations of the Department.
