Stormwater Inspector

Responsible for performing field inspections related to all phases of stormwater pollution prevention for compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and ordinances

• Inspects construction sites for Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Construction General Permit (TXR150000) compliance and enter inspection results

• Reviews and updates erosion and sediment control plans and stormwater pollution prevention plans for both construction and industrial sites permitted within the City of Denton

• Inspects industrial sites for Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Industrial Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit (TXR050000) compliance and enter inspection results

• Assists in presenting public information and outreach related to stormwater quality to a variety of audiences including site operators, other departments and divisions, students, trade groups and professional organizations

• Provides information for enforcement actions, citations, and stop work orders.

• Performs water sample collection, analysis, and monitoring equipment maintenance

• Conducts dry weather screening of outfalls

• Performs related duties as assigned

• Prepares monthly reports as required

• Maintains database of permitted sites and investigation/inspection history in various electronic platforms

• Maintains regular and punctual attendance

Additional Duties:

• Conducts investigations in response to reported illicit discharges

• Assists in presenting public information and outreach related to stormwater quality to a variety of audiences including site operators, other departments and divisions, students, trade groups and professional organizations

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Three (3) years of experience in water resources management, field inspection for construction or industrial projects, environmental inspection, and plan review or related field

  OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of erosion control, stormwater inspection, water quality and sampling techniques.
• Knowledge of water resources management, field inspection for construction or industrial projects, environmental inspection, and plan review.

• Ensures accountability – Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments

• Action oriented – Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm

• Collaborates – Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

• Communicates effectively – Develops and delivers communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

• Manages complexity – Make sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems

• Decision quality – Makes good and timely decisions to keep the organization moving forward

• Directs work – Provides direction, delegates and removes obstacles to get work done

• Nimble learning – Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems using both successes and failures as learning resources

• Instills trust – Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity

• Optimizes work processes – Knows or builds more effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

• College degree with training in chemistry, biology, engineering, or related field.

• Six (6) months experience with erosion control and/or stormwater.

• Certification in International Erosion Control Association (IECA) related areas such as Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector or related certification is preferred.

• Experience in environmental compliance, environmental regulation or environmental monitoring related to surface water quality.

• Experience in water and/or wastewater quality and sampling.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have and maintain a valid Class C Driver License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class C driver license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)

• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check

• Must pass a physical examination.

• Must be able to work overtime when requested.

• May be required to work weekends or evenings as needed in response to reports or to support outreach activities

• Certification in International Erosion Control Association (IECA) or Certified professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), Certified professional in Erosion and Sediment Control-In Training (CPESC-IT), Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector, or related, approved, certification or equivalent training within one year of employment.

Physical Requirements:

Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

• Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

The essential functions of this position require the use of a computer, cell phone, printer telephone, tablet, testing devices, and the operation of a motor vehicle.

The City of Denton maintains competitive benefit options.