What are the responsibilities and job description for the Storm Water Inspector position at City of Lewisville?
Conducts construction site and post-development inspections to verify compliance with City, state and federal storm water discharge requirements.
Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $52,013.51-$55,642.36, which represents the hiring range for new employees based on factors such as education, experience, certifications, and licenses. The full salary range extends up to $71,064.97, providing opportunities for salary growth as employees gain experience, develop skills, and demonstrate strong performance over time.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $52,013.51-$55,642.36, which represents the hiring range for new employees based on factors such as education, experience, certifications, and licenses. The full salary range extends up to $71,064.97, providing opportunities for salary growth as employees gain experience, develop skills, and demonstrate strong performance over time.
- Inspects construction site activities to verify compliance with storm water management ordinance requirements.
- Inspects commercial business to verify compliance with City ordinances regarding discharge of pollutants into the storm water system.
- Inspects industrial facilities to verify compliance with federal and state storm water permits.
- Inspects the storm drainage system to detect the presence of pollutants or trash, and evaluates the physical integrity of the drainage.
- Explains storm water requirements to residents, the development community, commercial businesses and industries, and seeks problem resolution with affected parties.
- Samples storm water discharges for program-required parameters.
- Identifies, investigates, and abates illicit discharges.
- Enforces local, state, and federal regulations concerning storm water and pollution control; takes enforcement action for violations of ordinances with supervisor’s review; supplies information to support enforcement actions.
- Performs post-development inspections to verify compliance regarding the discharge of pollutants into the storm sewer system.
- Identifies storm water outfalls and communicates with GIS staff to keep storm sewer system maps updated.
- Responds to residents’ complaints regarding pollution; investigates reports of pollutants entering or threatening to enter the storm sewer system and surface waters within the City; oversees any required clean-up.
- Completes detailed and comprehensive reports for spills, sampling, testing, surveys, inspections, and environmental assessments; maintains storm water files.
- Operates and maintains City vehicle and sampling equipment in good working order.
- Responds to emergency call-outs on weekends, evenings and holidays.
- Reviews construction plans, Storm Water Prevention Plans, Notice of Intent and Construction Site Notices for storm water and erosion control requirements.
- Assists with annual tracking report to the TCEQ.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
- Associate’s degree in a life science or an environmental science required, or a combination of formal training (including college-level biology, chemistry, and math) and related experience equivalent to two years of college.
- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
- 1 year of experience in the pollution control field, including but not limited to compliance, sampling, field investigation, inspections, and consultation.
- Experience in public speaking or public education preferred.
- Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of basic chemistry and biology.
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
- Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
- Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to learn, understand, apply, and explain technical information and regulations to residents, the development community, businesses and industries as they relate to the function.
- Ability to deal with enforcement issues in a courteous and tactful manner and solicit cooperation toward compliance with environmental regulations.
- Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail and the internet.
- Skill in basic mathematics.
- Must submit to and pass a criminal background, pre-employment drug test, pre-placement medical examination and job placement assessment (JPA).
- Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy. An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.
Salary : $52,014 - $71,065
