Stormwater Inspector

Jimmy Jazz; Woodstock (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Woodstock is seeking a qualified inspector to perform a range of storm water inspections and enforcement activities. This full-time, on-site role requires reviewing projects for compliance with federal, state and local storm water codes and ordinances.

Responsibilities include overseeing construction sites, issuing notices of violation, and maintaining inspection records. A GA driver’s license is required, plus Level 1A certification within six months. Competitive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of related work experience in public works construction projects, construction inspection, civil engineering, or related field.
• Valid State of Georgia driver’s license.
• GSWCC Level 1A certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Knowledge of stormwater codes and ordinances.
• Ability to read and interpret ordinances, codes, plans, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Inspect storm water projects to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Enforce federal, state, and City codes; issue correction notices and citations.
• Perform onsite inspections for erosion and sediment control; prevent illicit discharges.
• Maintain records and prepare related reports.
• Explain and provide guidance on applicable codes to architects, engineers, contractors and the public.

Skills

Stormwater codes

Field monitoring

Sediment control

Communication

Blueprint interpretation

Public interaction

Education

High School diploma

Driver’s license (GA)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

• Location 12453 HIGHWAY 92,Woodstock, GA, 30188-4247,United States
• Base Pay $23.89 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work inspecting storm water projects to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and City storm water codes and ordinances.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages and oversees construction sites related to enforcement area.
• Enforces federal, state, and City codes and local ordinances; issues correction notices and citations.
• Performs onsite inspections to ensure erosion and sediment control; prevents illicit discharge into drains, ditches, or open waterways; and prevents illicit connections between storm drains and sanitary sewers.
• Conducts final plat walks.
• Maintains records of inspection activities, and completes related reports.
• Assures appropriate action is taken to bring code violations into compliance by issuing warnings, notices of violation, serving court summons, and/or any other appropriate action.
• Researches problems and complaints regarding construction and development projects and code compliance; responds to complex and sensitive stormwater compliance issues; acts with fairness; and maintains political neutrality.
• Assists in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone, or in writing; maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.
• Conducts formal surveys and interviews to determine needs for regulatory purposes.
• Conducts title searches; gathers data from property record files.
• Updates databases and maintains records.
• Explains, interprets, and provides guidance regarding applicable codes within areas of responsibility to architects, engineers, contractors, developers, members of the public, and other interested parties.
• Responds to citizen complaints.
• Conducts comprehensive screening on stream outfalls by walking the lines and outfalls; conducts testing as may be required to identify and remediate violations.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all job related codes and ordinances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent; three (3) years of related work experience in public works construction projects, construction inspection, civil engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

Requires a valid State of Georgia driver’s license.

Special Requirements:

Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) Level 1A certification or ability to obtain such certification within six (6) months.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local stormwater codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of field monitoring to detect illicit discharges.
• Knowledge of sediment control designs and measures.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in working with computers, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Skill in processing field testing kits and detection devices.
• Ability to interpret and work from codes, technical sketches, drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Ability to work well with the public and contractors.
• Ability to read and understand ordinances, codes, plans, and blueprints.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Physical Demands:

The work is medium work and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Work is frequently performed outdoors under various weather conditions; frequently exposed to vibrations; sometimes located near moving mechanical parts; and occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, wildlife, fumes, airborne particles, and smells. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderately loud in field settings.

Disclaimer:

All applicants tentatively selected for a position will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing and background investigations prior to hire.

The City of Woodstock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

E-Verify: In accordance with state and federal law, this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer uses E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on Form I-9.

IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Summary

The City of Woodstock provides a competitive benefits and compensation package to eligible employees,

• paid time off, health, dental, vision, and employer-paid long-term disability, as well as life insurance
• an employer-paid pension plan and 457 tax-deferred savings plan with employer match
• a discounted gym membership

Starting Base Pay Rate:

$23.89 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.