Stormwater Inspector

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

• 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 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:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• 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

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• College degree with training in chemistry, biology, environmental science, geology, or related field
• Six 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’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s 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

Physical Demand Codes:  The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)

Task: Code:

1. Standing: M
2. Sitting: M
3. Walking: M
4. Lifting: A
5. Carrying: A
6. Pushing/Pulling: A
7. Overhead Work: A
8. Fine Dexterity: M
9. Kneeling: M
10. Crouching: M
11. Crawling: I
12. Bending: A
13. Twisting: A
14. Climbing: I
15. Balancing: M 
16. Vision: E
17. Hearing: E
18. Talking: E
19. Video Display: E
20. Other:

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of a computer, cell phone, printer and telephone, testing devices, and the operation of a motor vehicle.
 
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed primarily outside at inspection sites with some work in an office environment.  Incumbent is exposed to high and low temperatures, high humidity, fumes, gas, and dust. 
 

Salary : $21 - $24