Stormwater Compliance Inspector
Definition
Implementation of the 521 Drainage Authority’s construction and post construction stormwater quality inspection program.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives general supervision from the Public Works Director / 521 Drainage Authority Manager
Primary Duties
Performs engineering and technical inspections work inspecting land development, public works and utility projects work with an emphasis in stormwater infrastructure, water quality, and grading, erosion and sediment control.
Responsible for record maintenance, response to customer concerns, and response to or coordination with environmental issues such as spills/dumps to the storm drain system.
Receive and review new development plans or municipal projects to ensure understanding and scope of project.
Collect and retrieve information from GIS for use in understanding adjacent storm drainage systems and how the site drainage improvements relate to existing infrastructure.
Performs field reviews of grading, erosion, and sedimentation control permits and produces inspection reports associated with land development, capital improvements, and utility projects.
Conducts inspections on all levels of constructions and development projects and interprets specifications to ensure conformance to standards and to ensure that stormwater Best Management Practices are properly designed, installed, and maintained; identify areas in non-compliance or those requiring special needs.
Maintains inspection records and ensures that daily field reports are complete and accurate.
Ensures construction sites are in compliance with approved stormwater management plans.
Independently respond to public, contractor, or outside agency inquires and complaints in a courteous manner; provide information concerning drainage and construction run-off control; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Coordinates construction run-off control activities with outside agencies.
Enforces policies and procedures as related to inspections and field practices.
Review work with contractors, developers and City/521 engineering staff to identify and correct errors in construction; devise solutions to problems.
Respond to illicit discharge, including: identification of, elimination of source, and coordination of clean up activities with local agencies.
Responds to emergency situations as needed, whether during regular work day or after hours.
Performs inspection, audits, and monitoring of permanent Best Management Practices structures
Timely completion of office work.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Basic services and activities of a new development stormwater inspection program.
Principles and practices of civil engineering, with an emphasis in water quality and construction run-off control
Methods, materials, and techniques used in the design, construction and maintenance of water quality Best Management Practices associated with land development and other construction projects.
Modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding design and installation of stormwater quality Best Management Practices.
Modern construction and inspection principles, practices and terminology.
Basic mathematical principles.
Methods and techniques of construction materials.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Customer service procedures and principles.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office technology and equipment, including computers and related software applications.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local codes, laws and regulations for storm drainage systems.
Ability to:
Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques.
Interpret and explain 521 Drainage Authority / City standards, specification and regulations
Read and interpret plans, schematics and standards
Ensure new development is in compliance with established regulations.
Deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, engineers, developers and property owners.
Provide solutions to non-compliance issues.
Respond to requests and inquires from the general public, property owners, contractors or outside agencies.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Minimum requirements:
Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible municipal construction or construction inspection experience.
Training:
High school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training in construction, civil engineering or related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Colorado driver’s license.
Possession of or ability to Stormwater Inspector certification
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
The job is performed in the following working environment:
Office environment and field environment.
The following condition(s) may be present on a continuing basis:
Hazardous physical conditions (mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc) Atmospheric Conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation)
Extreme temperatures
Intense noise
Local Travel
Physical Conditions:
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
The following physical activities are very or extremely important in accomplishing the job’s purpose and are performed on a daily basis:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, climb, crawl, talk, hear, see and demonstrate manual dexterity. Materials and chemicals may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants. The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. The employee is also required to perform light lifting.