Water Resources Regulatory Specialist

Capitol Region Watershed District; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitol Region Watershed District in Saint Paul, Minnesota seeks a Full-Time Water Resources Regulatory Specialist to support the Regulatory Division in enforcing CRWD Rules and processing permits, plan reviews, and site inspections for development projects requiring CRWD Permits, including assessing stormwater management practices.

The specialist will inspect active construction sites, provide technical guidance to contractors, coordinate with the permit engineer on wetland delineations and

Responsibilities

• Review and process permit applications with CRWD permit engineer, conveying requirements to applicants.
• Inspect active construction sites to ensure compliance with CRWD Rules, including erosion and stormwater controls.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors to achieve site compliance and water quality protection.
• Facilitate permit closure by verifying performance of permanent stormwater measures and documenting outcomes.
• Initiate enforcement actions in cases of excessive non-compliance.
• Review wetland delineations and replacement plans for compliance with CRWD’s wetland Rule with engineers.
• Assist in planning and construction of CRWD Capital Improvement Projects per the Watershed Management Plan.

Job description

Full-Time Water Resources Regulatory Specialist

This position supports the Regulatory Division in implementing and enforcing CRWD Rules to protect the water resources of the District. The Water Resources Regulatory Specialist provides technical assistance in the processing, plan review, and site inspection for development and redevelopment projects requiring CRWD Permits, including assessing immediate and ongoing function of permanent stormwater management practices. The Specialist also supports review of wetland delineations and wetland permits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work closely with CRWD permit engineer to review and process permit applications, including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, stormwater management plans and models, and other design drawings. Convey permit and Rule requirements to applicants and engineers.
• Inspect active construction sites to ensure compliance with CRWD Rules, including requirements for erosion and sediment control practices, temporary and permanent stormwater management practices, and complete reports and other correspondence to convey inspection findings to applicants, owners, contractors, and city staff.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors and construction contacts to achieve site compliance and water quality protection.
• Facilitate permit closure of completed construction projects, including confirming performance of permanent stormwater management practices, and associated reporting/documentation.
• Initiate enforcement actions in cases of excessive non-compliance.
• Work closely with CRWD permit engineer and Regulatory Division staff to review and process wetland delineations and replacement plans for compliance with CRWD’s wetland Rule. Convey wetland permit and Rule requirements to applicants and engineers.
• Assist in planning, design, and construction of CRWD Capital Improvement Projects and other priorities outlined in CRWD’s Watershed Management Plan.

Job Categories: Environmental . Job Types: Full-Time . Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000 .