Stormwater Compliance Inspector

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews, approves and inspects stormwater credit program applications.
• Inspects post construction stormwater best management practices (BMPs) such as detention ponds, for maintenance and takes enforcement action when necessary.
• Conducts inspections of City-owned and operated facilities for compliance with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit requirements.
• Performs dry weather screening of City storm drain outfalls for illicit discharges and illegal connections and performs water quality testing as required.
• Investigates citizen complaints of stormwater, erosion and water quality problems.
• Inspects industrial sites for Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Industrial Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit compliance and documents inspection results.
• Documents inspections, stormwater management ordinance violations and corrective actions; issues notices of violations and follows up with warnings and notices to ensure compliance.
• Completes detailed and comprehensive reports for spills, sampling, testing, surveys, inspections and environmental assessments; maintains stormwater data.
• Explains stormwater requirements to residents, the development community, commercial businesses and industries, and seeks problem resolution with affected parties.
• Affords assistance to the Stormwater Administrator and Senior Erosion Control Inspector with special duties and assignments when requested.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Behaviors

• Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting relative to regulating agencies such as USACE and TCEQ.
• Knowledge of NPDES and TPDES Stormwater Permit Program regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of MS4 permits, principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of GIS system software.
• Knowledge of construction inspection techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE).
• Knowledge of principles and practices of storm water quality sampling and testing.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials.
• Skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Skill to review, evaluate and modify construction plans.
• Skill to resolve issues and conflicts through working partnerships with citizens and Home Owners Associations (HOAs).
• Skill to explain and enforce applicable local, state and Federal regulations.
• Skill to analyze and interpret complex statistical data.
• Ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
• Ability to build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Ability to offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in environment or natural resources, planning, engineering, construction management or related area of study.
• One year of work related experience in an environmental, natural resources or design/construction program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector™ - EnviroCert International, Inc.
• Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality™ - EnviroCert International, Inc.
• Certified Stormwater Manager (CSM) - American Public Works Association
• CI228: QCIS - Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater – Texas – StormwaterONE
• Certified Stormwater Inspector™ - Construction & MS4 - National Stormwater Center
• ESC310 – Certified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (CCIS) – Stormwater ONE
• Municipal Industrial Inspectors Workshop - NCTCOG