Contract Inspection Associate II - Stormwater Quality

Job Description

This position will support the MS4 Compliance: Illicit Discharge & Illegal Connection Workgroup in the Technical Services Division. Duties will include completion of field activities such as: collecting surface water quality samples, performing water quality investigations, and managing inspections at dry weather screening outfalls. This position will interface with customers, consultants, and contractors, and various governmental departments or divisions.  The selected individual will perform other duties and responsibilities of similar nature or level as assigned. The position requires a working knowledge of the following: 

• Responds to reports from citizens and other agencies regarding water quality or environmental issues. 
• Interacts and educates County employees and citizens on environmental issues and concerns.
• Performs field investigations to identify and eliminate pollutant sources from the County’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), and coordinates with other agencies as appropriate.
• Inspects lakes, streams, sewage systems, businesses, and other establishments for compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Collects water quality samples and performs both in-situ and laboratory analysis on samples. 
• Interprets sample results to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 
• Issues environmental enforcement when appropriate. 
• Maintains a database of users, records, and other information detailing testing results and compliance.
• Assists with the collection of routine water quality samples and/or outfall inspections in accordance with the County’s MS4 Program.
• Stormwater control measure inspection support as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering, business management, project management, environmental science, or a related field
• Two years of related experience
  •  Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Ecology, Biology or a related field
• Sampling Techniques
• Basic Chemistry and Biology Principles
• Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• In-situ and laboratory testing equipment and procedures
• Environmental Enforcement
• Performing Water Quality testing and analysis
• Interpreting test results
• Operating a computer and applicable software applications

Grade C412

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.Department of Water Resources
Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is a publicly owned utility committed to delivering superior services to a vibrantly connected community. The employees of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) represent our inclusive culture which advances our commitment to excellence in service, stewardship, integrity, and innovation. The Department and its staff are widely recognized for superior service in the maintenance and operation of almost 9, 000 miles of water, wastewater, and stormwater lines, as well as the operation of 2 water production facilities, 3 water reclamation facilities and over 200 pump stations. The Department of Water Resources takes pride in stewardship of the environmental resources entrusted to us and pledges to be responsible as we manage water as a limited, but renewable resource.

For more information about this department click here.
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/water 


About Gwinnett County



Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
 
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
 
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! 

Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. 

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. 

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.

Salary : $44,447 - $71,115