Stormwater Inspector - PW&E

Overview

General Statement of Job

Under occasional supervision, inspects private and public right-of-way or easement and site developments as well as other locations to ensure compliance with legal regulations and compliance to our Stormwater permit and general NPDES, FEMA flood plain and SFWMD regulations. Assists the Stormwater Engineering Division in compliance of these and other stormwater related permit requirements, projects and programs. Receives and responds to public inquiries, concerns and complaints pertaining to stormwater compliance, projects and permits.

Performs related technical and administrative work as required. Reports to the Floodplain Manager.

Note: The above describes the general responsibilities and does not create a contract of employment or employment guarantees.

• Works in the field to ensure all sites within the City meet all federal, state and local stormwater requirements and issue violations if needed.
• Coordinates/meets with office, contractor, property owners, and permitting agencies to ensure all permitting requirements are met.
• Interprets project plans and specifications, permits and agreements to ensure that pre, during and post construction complies with our stormwater regulations.
• Establishes and maintains accurate and up-to-date compliance records; prepares required reports including required NPDES documentation, SFWMD permits, FEMA forms, etc. Ensures that all reports and required records are complete and in compliance with current regulations.
• Assists with generating and processing some minor stormwater related capital projects including design, permitting and inspection.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints from City employees, agencies, and the general public regarding department activities, permits and projects.
• Performs administrative/office duties as required, including attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, entering computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.
• Operates a motor vehicle and a variety of equipment such as a computer, calculator, cell phone, scales, measuring devices, hand tools, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the supervisor, other division supervisors and staff, other City employees, property owners, engineers, architects, contractors, consultants, sales representatives, and the general public.
• Uses surveying equipment or other provided equipment and tools for site inspections as needed.
• Facilitates Public Education and Outreach for those with NPDES violations.

Performs related duties as required.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and two to three years of experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess and maintain a valid state of Florida driver’s license. Must possess or obtain the most current FEMA 100, 200, and 700 Incident Command System certifications within 6 months of appointment to the job.

Schedule
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Position requires at least 40 hours per week and may require working a rotating schedule.

Physical Requirements
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Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle and a variety of equipment such as a computer, calculator, cell phone, scales, measuring devices, survey equipment, hand tools, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.

Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to 50 pounds.

Data Conception
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Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communications
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Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor.

Language Ability
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Requires ability to read a variety of policies and procedures, statutes, federal regulations, insurance documentation, etc. Requires the ability to prepare reports, employee records, insurance forms, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence
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Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make…