Stormwater Inspector

Position Summary

Conducts construction site and post-development inspections to verify compliance with City, state and federal stormwater discharge requirements.

Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $52,013.51-$55,642.36, which represents the hiring range for new employees based on factors such as education, experience, certifications, and licenses. The full salary range extends up to $71,064.97, providing opportunities for salary growth as employees gain experience, develop skills, and demonstrate strong performance over time.

Essential Functions

• Inspects construction site activities to verify compliance with stormwater management ordinance requirements.
• Inspects commercial business to verify compliance with City ordinances regarding discharge of pollutants into the stormwater system.
• Inspects industrial facilities to verify compliance with federal and state stormwater permits.
• Inspects the storm drainage system to detect the presence of pollutants or trash, and evaluates the physical integrity of the drainage.
• Explains stormwater requirements to residents, the development community, commercial businesses and industries, and seeks problem resolution with affected parties.
• Samples stormwater discharges for program-required parameters.
• Identifies, investigates, and abates illicit discharges.
• Enforces local, state, and federal regulations concerning stormwater and pollution control; takes enforcement action for violations of ordinances with supervisor’s review; supplies information to support enforcement actions.
• Performs post-development inspections to verify compliance regarding the discharge of pollutants into the storm sewer system.
• Identifies stormwater outfalls and communicates with GIS staff to keep storm sewer system maps updated.
• Responds to residents’ complaints regarding pollution; investigates reports of pollutants entering or threatening to enter the storm sewer system and surface waters within the City; oversees any required clean-up.
• Completes detailed and comprehensive reports for spills, sampling, testing, surveys, inspections, and environmental assessments; maintains stormwater files.
• Operates and maintains City vehicle and sampling equipment in good working order.
• Responds to emergency call-outs on weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Reviews construction plans, Stormwater Prevention Plans, Notice of Intent and Construction Site Notices for storm water and erosion control requirements.
• Assists with annual tracking report to the TCEQ.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s degree in a life science or an environmental science required, or a combination of formal training (including college-level biology, chemistry, and math) and related experience equivalent to two years of college.

Experience

•  1 year of experience in the pollution control field, including but not limited to compliance, sampling, field investigation, inspections, and consultation.
• Experience in public speaking or public education preferred. 
• Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of basic chemistry and biology.

Ability to:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn, understand, apply, and explain technical information and regulations to residents, the development community, businesses and industries as they relate to the function.
• Ability to deal with enforcement issues in a courteous and tactful manner and solicit cooperation toward compliance with environmental regulations.

Skills

• Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail and the internet.
• Skill in basic mathematics.

Other Requirements

• Must submit to and pass a criminal background, pre-employment drug test, pre-placement medical examination and job placement assessment (JPA).
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy. An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.

Work Hours

Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Friday 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM; This position shares on-call duty with other employees including evenings, weekends and holidays.