Stormwater Compliance Inspector

Working for the City of Mc Kinney

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named "The #1 Best Place to Live in America."

Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That's why we exist.

The Stormwater Compliance Inspector performs compliance inspections that conform to the EPA's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and the TCEQ's Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit requirements.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Work as part of a team, demonstrate team skills, and perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

• Reviews, approves, and inspects stormwater credit program applications.
• Inspects post‑construction stormwater best management practices (BMPs) such as detention ponds for maintenance and takes enforcement action when necessary.
• Conducts inspections of city‑owned and operated facilities for compliance with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit requirements.
• Performs dry‑weather screening of city storm drain outfalls for illicit discharges and illegal connections and conducts water‑quality testing as required.
• Investigates citizen complaints of stormwater, erosion, and water‑quality problems.
• Inspects industrial sites for Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Industrial Stormwater Multi‑Sector General Permit compliance and documents inspection results.
• Documents inspections, stormwater‑management ordinance violations and corrective actions; issues notices of violations and follows up with warnings to ensure compliance.
• Completes detailed reports for spills, sampling, testing, surveys, inspections, and environmental assessments; maintains stormwater data.
• Explains stormwater requirements to residents, the development community, commercial businesses, and industries, and seeks problem resolution with affected parties.
• Assists the Stormwater Administrator and Senior Erosion Control Inspector with special duties and assignments when requested.
• Complies with all written city policies and procedures.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

• Embrace and embody the city’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and service recipients.
• Produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting relative to regulatory agencies such as the USACE and TCEQ.
• Knowledge of NPDES and TPDES stormwater permit program regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of MS4 permits, principles, and concepts.
• Knowledge of GIS system software.
• Knowledge of construction inspection techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE).
• Knowledge of storm‑water quality sampling and testing practices.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials.
• Skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Skill to review, evaluate, and modify construction plans.
• Skill to resolve issues and conflicts through working…