PART TIME WATERSHED INSPECTOR

The City of San Marcos’ Watershed Program offers an opportunity to start or expand your environmental career with hands-on experience in environmental regulation. This part-time role provides resume-building technical field experience while directly protecting local water quality.

About the role

As a Part-Time Watershed Inspector, you’ll spend most of your time in the field, addressing community concerns and resolving stormwater pollution issues. Working under the Watershed Program Manager and Watershed Administrator, you’ll assist in implementing the City’s Stormwater Municipal Code.

Responsibilities

• Field Investigations (Primary):
  • Perform patrols and investigations related to the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) program.
  • Respond to and document watershed concerns reported by the public or internal staff.
  • Schedule and perform follow-up inspections to ensure continued environmental health.
  • Verify inventories for Structural Best Management Practices (SBMPs).
  • Participate in occasional weekend outreach events to connect with the community.
• Data, Excel & Office Support (Occasional):
  • Maintain inventories and databases for permit tracking requirements.
  • Utilize Excel to analyze numerical data and organize it for management review.
  • Prepare enforcement correspondence in accordance with the City's Enforcement Response Plan.
  • Draft or update written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Watershed Program.
  • Assist with the development and review of public education, outreach, and training materials.
• Community Collaboration:
  • Build positive working relationships with co-workers and the public using excellent customer service.

Schedule

This part-time role offers a flexible schedule, averaging 20 hours per week. Employees may work up to 999 hours per fiscal year, with scheduled hours dependent on department needs and budget approval.