Senior Stormwater Inspector & Compliance Lead

City of Raleigh North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Raleigh North Carolina is seeking a Senior Stormwater Inspector to conduct sediment and erosion control inspections, review plans with stormwater staff, and lead site compliance efforts on development projects.

The role includes preparing compliance reports, coordinating with contractors, and mentoring junior inspectors to ensure adherence to city regulations and best practices.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in construction, inspection, or related work
• Knowledge of sediment and erosion control practices
• Knowledge of stormwater plans and UDO requirements
• Comfort interacting with contractors, developers, and citizens

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine sediment and erosion control inspections for land disturbing activities
• Identify compliance issues and communicate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to City regulations
• Prepare compliance reports, letters, and emails
• Participate in plan reviews for land disturbing activity prior to permitting
• Conduct inspections for buffer, flood, watershed, stormwater conveyance and tracking permits
• Verify permit conditions are met and stormwater devices installed per plans
• Interact with citizens to respond to complaints and provide information
• Facilitate meetings such as pre-construction and occupancy meetings
• Review draft Notices of Violations prior to issuance
• Mentor stormwater inspectors and provide technical support

Skills

Construction management

Erosion control

Stormwater plans

UDO knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Raleigh North Carolina is seeking a Senior Stormwater Inspector to conduct sediment and erosion control inspections, review plans with stormwater staff, and lead site compliance efforts on development projects.

The role includes preparing compliance reports, coordinating with contractors, and mentoring junior inspectors to ensure adherence to city regulations and best practices.