Surface Water Inspector job in Marysville

SALARY: $5,933.00 - $7,442.00 Monthly

OPENING DATE: 09/12/19 

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

POSITION SUMMARY:
Open until filled. First review of application 10/4/19.

The position performs skilled inspection work in securing compliance with applicable municipal, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures related to surface water management.

The work performed by this class follows established procedures and general directions; incumbents operate independently and apply established guidelines and alternatives to make routine judgments and decisions.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES: Other duties may be assigned as needed.

1. Coordinates and performs inspections of surface water practices related to businesses and public/private stormwater facilities.
2. Maintains records of inspections performed, covering conditions found, action taken and requirements for further actions, as well as names and owners, contractors and addresses of inspection sites.
3. Coordinates scheduled maintenance of facilities dictated by inspection.
4. Assists in developing and implementing, tracking and reporting of various city programs including NPDES Phase II Permit requirements.
5. Investigates and responds to citizen drainage complaints and reported illicit discharges and coordinates follow up.
6. Inspects the appropriateness and effectiveness of stormwater best management practices at businesses and construction projects.
7. Coordinates with construction inspectors, building inspectors, contractors and business owners to provide support and technical assistance in erosion control and pollution prevention.
8. Reviews plans related to surface water management including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and inspections based on the Construction Site Sediment Damage Potential.
9. Studies new methods and applications related to surface water management to keep abreast of modern developments.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

• Two years of experience working with surface water management and related programs.
• Associate's degree, with major coursework in physical or environmental sciences, engineering, or construction management.
• Bachelor's degree in physical or environmental sciences, engineering, construction management, or a closely related field preferred.
• Knowledge of inspection methods and techniques related to compliance of surface water management practices to municipal, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Permit.
• Knowledge of the Washington State Department of Ecology's Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington and the Contruction Stormwater General Permit.
• Knowledge of Stormwater Best Management Practices for erosion and sediment control.
• Ability to effectively operate windows based computer and software applications that support the surface water management function including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and GIS mapping systems.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within one month of hire date, Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) certification.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within one month of hire date, a Washington State Driver's license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift up to 20 pounds; rarely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (employee may ask for assistance). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work is performed mostly in the field in a variety of weather conditions, while some time is spent in an office environment. While in the field, the employee must stand or walk on variable surfaces including hard, even surfaces and uneven ground, as well as sloped embankments. Employee often works in the right of way or construction sites and may be exposed to physical hazards such as moving traffic and heavy construction equipment. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Indoors, the noise level is usually moderate; outdoors, the noise level may be moderate to loud.

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Posted in-house: 9/13/19 - 9/19/19.