What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inspector II – Stormwater Enterprise position at City of Colorado Springs?
Inspector II – Stormwater Enterprise
The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome multiple Inspector II's for the Stormwater Enterprise team! As an Inspector II, you will inspect development sites for compliance related to grading and erosion control, review construction plan field updates, and track all inspections and interactions related to the program as dictated by the City's Stormwater Construction Manual and city code and consent decree requirements.
| Benefits Offered:
|
Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!
Colorado Springs is #3 IN THE NATION!
#1 IN COLORADO!
Click here to learn more about Colorado Springs!
The Team: The Colorado Springs Stormwater Enterprise is dedicated to creating a safer, cleaner, healthier, and more beautiful city through the protection and improvement of our community’s stormwater infrastructure and waterways. The Division seeks to accomplish these objectives with a comprehensive approach to managing our stormwater resources.
Hourly Salary: $31.11 - $37.35
Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00AM - 4:30PM; subject to on call/standby and emergency call out
As an Inspector II for Stormwater Enterprise, you will:
- Perform technical initial, interim and final grading and erosion control inspections for assigned construction projects
- Investigate citizen and business stormwater drainage complaints respective to assigned area of responsibility
- Ensure that all work completed complies with City codes, engineering standards, specifications and plans
- Support storm pipe video truck operations; participate in on-call response to illicit discharge events and assist team as a technical resource to citizens
- Ensure all projects are conducted in compliance with local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations
- Assist the SWENT Division Manager, Water Quality Program Manager, and Engineering Supervisor with project development
- Coordinate with contractors and agencies involved in the project
- Inspect and evaluate installation of construction site sediment and erosion control measures
- Review and inspect construction sites for final release of financial assurances
- Respond to inquiries, concerns, and complaints; investigate and resolve issues
- Serve as a technical advisor to City staff, contractors, developers, engineers, and consultants
- Submit reports of construction site activities
- Prepare analytical and statistical reports; maintain files and records
- Assist Engineering Supervisor and Engineering Inspectors with stormwater infrastructure video-truck operations
- Periodically serve as on-call Illicit Discharge responder (approximately 8 weeks/year)
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:
- The City’s MS4 Permit
- Principles and practices of construction inspection and record keeping
- Principles of sediment and erosion control practices
- Familiarity with the City's Stormwater Construction Manual and Drainage Criteria Manuals
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
- Familiarity with grading and construction pollutant control measures, stormwater conveyance and treatment systems
- Basic principles of civil engineering and construction management
- Basic principles of mapping, technical engineering drawings and specifications
Ability to:
- Perform technical engineering inspections of construction sites
- Submit reports of inspection activities
- Assure construction is in compliance with city standards, plans, and specifications
- Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
- Ensure all assigned activities are in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
- Interpret and explain pertinent City policies and procedures
- Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Work safely and independently
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
- Three years of full-time, professional experience in a related field
- Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
Substitutions: We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
We encourage all to apply!
Experience with stormwater management and erosion control
Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control
Knowledge and/or experience with ArcGIS, Cartegraph, Excel, and Accela
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
Please contact Jamie Garcia at Jamie.Garcia@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Physical Demands: Exerting up to 50 lbs. occasionally; 20lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree
Environmental Conditions | Frequency |
Primary Work Environment | Outdoors |
Extreme Temperature | Frequently |
Wetness and Humidity | Frequently |
Respiratory Hazards | Frequently |
Noise and Vibrations | Frequently |
Physical Hazards | Frequently |
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards | Occasionally |
Exposure to Communicable Diseases | Rarely |
Salary : $64,713 - $77,687
