Storm Water Inspector II

City of San Diego, CA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Diego is seeking a Storm Water Inspector II to independently conduct journey-level inspections and enforce storm water rules. You will assess BMPs at industrial and commercial facilities, conduct investigations, and educate stakeholders on pollution prevention.

The role requires meeting one of several education/experience options, with potential for advancement and benefits. A California driver license is required at hire.

Qualifications

• Must meet ONE of the following education options.
• Two years of full-time professional experience inspecting industrial/commercial facilities under storm water regulations.
• Two years of professional experience in environmental/engineering fields including BMPs.
• Two years of regulatory experience with storm water permits and compliance.
• Two years of field/lab storm water sampling experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey-level inspections and enforcement of storm water regulations.
• Inspect BMPs at industrial and commercial sites and residences for proper maintenance.
• Investigate and mitigate storm water pollutant sources; conduct outreach.
• Prepare technical reports and use databases/spreadsheets for data storage and retrieval.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

BMP knowledge

Communication

Data & report writing

Public outreach

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or Water Resources

Bachelor's Degree with 16 semester/24 quarter units in construction management, geology, chemistry, physics, biology, or environmental science

Tools

Driver license

MS4/IGP permit knowledge (desirable)

Job description

See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

Storm Water Inspector II positions independently perform journey-level inspections and enforcement of storm water regulations; inspect, evaluate, and enforce Best Management Practices (BMPs) for industrial and commercial businesses, and the City's Municipal Code; inspect industrial/commercial businesses and residences for proper maintenance of permanent Structural BMPs; perform investigations and mitigation of storm water pollutant sources; conduct outreach to educate business owners and citizens regarding pollution prevention, BMPs, and storm water regulations; perform enforcement actions; write technical reports; utilize databases and spreadsheets for report generation and data storage/retrieval; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

• Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
  • 3.5% effective 7/1/27
  • 2% effective 7/1/28
  • 2% effective 1/1/29
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Storm Water Inspector II employees may be required to maneuver above, under, and around equipment during inspections; safely move across wet or uneven surfaces; ascend/descend ladders, stairs, and elevated catwalks; and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EDUCATION

You must meet ONE of the following options:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or Water Resources.
2. Bachelor's Degree in a closely related field, which MUST include the completion of at least 16 semester/24 quarter college-level units of both lecture and laboratory coursework in construction management, geology, chemistry, physics, biology, and/or environmental science for the purpose of demonstrating an understanding of fundamental physical, chemical, and biological processes, employing mathematics and computational tools as they relate to stormwater pollution prevention.

NOTE:

• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education lacked on a year-for-year basis. One year of full-time experience = 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units.

EXPERIENCE

You must meet ONE of the following options:

1. Two years of full-time professional experience in industrial or commercial inspections applying federal or state storm water regulations at industrial/commercial facilities.
2. Two years of full-time professional chemical, environmental, construction engineering, or sanitary engineering experience, which MUST include the design, operation, and/or inspection of Structural Best Management Practices.
3. Two years of full-time professional storm water management experience for compliance with Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and compliance with the State of California General Permits (MS4, IGP, Construction); and/or specific NPDES Permits. Experience MUST include design, operation, inspection, and/or maintenance of storm water erosion and sediment control, using Best Management Practices.
4. Two years of full-time professional stormwater sampling in the field or laboratory experience in an industrial program which MUST include the sampling and analysis of toxic pollutants as it relates to compliance with federal, state, and local stormwater and/or wastewater regulations.
5. Two years of full-time professional environmental regulatory experience conducting site evaluations and determining compliance with environmental regulations, such as Municipal Codes and Permits, State General Permits, and other pertinent environmental regulations, which could include researching and developing alternative technologies and waste minimization strategies to reduce amounts of industrial/commercial waste.

NOTES:

• A Master's Degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, or a closely related field may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of one year of the required experience.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE

A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

NOTE: Candidates will generally be required to provide proof of a valid driver license within approximately two weeks of receiving a conditional job offer.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

• Civil engineering experience which includes checking plans and designing water and sewer facilities.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION)

• Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number; otherwise, they may miss employment opportunities.