Senior Stormwater Compliance Lead

City-of-Raleigh-N; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh seeks a Senior Stormwater Inspector to oversee sediment and erosion control inspections for land disturbing activities, review plans with stormwater staff, and lead on-site meetings to ensure compliance.

The role requires 3–5 years in construction or inspection, a NC driver's license, and preferred certifications such as CESSWI. The position involves mentoring inspectors and communicating with contractors, residents, and developers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 3–5 years' construction or inspection experience.
• Valid NC Class C Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Preferred: 2+ years erosion and sediment control experience; NC Stormwater Control Measure Inspection and Maintenance Certification; CESSWI.
• Knowledge of construction management and sediment/erosion control practices.
• Familiarity with Unified Development Ordinance related to sediment and erosion control, riparian buffer, watershed and floodplain requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine sediment and erosion control inspections for land disturbing activities.
• Identify compliance issues and communicate with contractors, developers, and builders to ensure work is per City regulations.
• Compose compliance reports, letters, and emails.
• Participate in plan review for land disturbing activity prior to permitting.
• Conduct inspections for buffer, flood, watershed, stormwater conveyance and tracking permits.
• Verify permit conditions are met including impervious limitations and stormwater control devices are installed per approved plans at the end of construction.
• Interact with citizens to respond to complaints and provide information.
• Facilitate meetings including pre-cons, phasing meetings, and Certificate of Occupancy meetings.
• Review draft Notices of Violations prior to issuance.
• Mentor stormwater inspectors and provide technical support.

Skills

Construction management

Sediment & erosion control

Stormwater plans

UDO knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Equivalent training/experience

Job description

The City of Raleigh seeks a Senior Stormwater Inspector to oversee sediment and erosion control inspections for land disturbing activities, review plans with stormwater staff, and lead on-site meetings to ensure compliance.

The role requires 3–5 years in construction or inspection, a NC driver's license, and preferred certifications such as CESSWI. The position involves mentoring inspectors and communicating with contractors, residents, and developers.