Senior Water Quality Compliance Inspector - Stormwater - Public Works Division

THIS IS A DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY. ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF HAMILTON COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES / STORMWATER WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

THIS POSTING IS FOR TWO (2) VACANCIES.
Under general supervision, ensures compliance with Program permits and Program housekeeping Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SP3s) through inspections of sites, government facilities, investigates complaints, assists in stream monitoring projects, and other assignments related to areas of responsibility. Leads or conducts the more difficult permitting including Illicit Discharge.

Description

THIS IS A DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY. ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF HAMILTON COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES / STORMWATER WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

THIS POSTING IS FOR TWO (2) VACANCIES.
Under general supervision, ensures compliance with Program permits and Program housekeeping Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SP3s) through inspections of sites, government facilities, investigates complaints, assists in stream monitoring projects, and other assignments related to areas of responsibility. Leads or conducts the more difficult permitting including Illicit Discharge.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Tasks
Performs compliance inspections associated with Program permits, prepares correspondence, communicates with permitae’s representatives relative to permit compliance, investigates complaints related to stormwater water pollution and takes appropriate follow-up action, performs Housekeeping inspections.
Maintains daily records relating to inspection reports, permits, and complaint investigations; participates in the subdivision plans review; represents the Program in dealing with the contractors, developers, engineers, surveyors, and the general public on issues relating to water quality. Assists with stream monitoring and sampling projects.
Conducts regular erosion and sediment control inspection off all active construction sites disturbing over an acre. Reviews site plans for developments and subdivisions.
Collaborates with County's Community Development Department to ensure post-construction features are installed in new developments per approved plans.
Investigates complaints to identify and eliminate illicit discharges to the County's stormwater system and conducts annual stormwater outfall inspections. Assists in public education and involvement events.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics
Knowledge of Hamilton County Subdivision Regulations, County policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Stormwater Rules and Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures.
Knowledge of the fundamental principles of erosion prevention and sediment controls best management practices.
Knowledge of stormwater mapping and basic principles of watershed mapping.
Knowledge of customer service/public relations methods and practices.
Knowledge of maps, engineering drawings, SP3s, grading plans, and related construction documentation.
Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying Federal rules and regulations, State and Hamilton County Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
Skill in planning, organizing, prioritizing engineering inspection activities to ensure compliance with rules, regulations and procedures.
Skill in reading maps, grading plans, SP3s, and runoff management plans.
Skill in reading engineering drawings, SP3s, and water quality treatment structures specifications and other related construction documents.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with program staff, the public, member agency staff, TDEC staff, engineers, developers, contractors, and inspectors.
Skill in communicating effectively both in both oral and written form.
Skill meeting with and resolving issues with contractors and…