Stormwater Inspector

Charleston County Public Works Department is looking for a highly motivated, qualified individual to join our team! This position will primarily conduct site inspections to ensure all permitted construction complies with State and Local laws, regulations, and ordinances.

We offer competitive salary, great benefits package to include: paid holidays, vacation, sick, maternity, and parental leave, as well as training and advancement opportunities. Working for Charleston County allows you to achieve the work life balance you have been looking for!

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $21.66 - $24.39

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

• Manage individual workload ensuring timely inspections with a high degree of quality.
• Participate in training for construction inspection methods, regulations, engineering principles, and professional development topics.
• Assist the Stormwater Utility Manager in meeting the NPDES SMS4 program requirements.
• Complete compliance inspections or investigations on public and private infrastructure and oversee any related enforcement.
• Investigate and identify illicit discharges by testing and sampling of stormwater.
• Educate citizens on pollution prevention, stormwater, and engineering practices.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct performance issues related to construction and maintenance efforts versus design plans and permits.
• Ensure construction and traffic control measures conform with safety rules and regulations.
• Document and archive photographic and/or video records associated with inspections.
• Perform related research as requested by immediate supervisor or project manager.
• Investigate citizen requests for maintenance including discussions with citizens.
• Assist in County Emergency Operations.

Associate Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related degrees preferred, with at least 1 year or more of related experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Thorough knowledge of NPDES Phase II Stormwater regulations, and SCDHEC Construction General Permit, general knowledge of SCDHEC Best Management Practices Field Manual, civil engineering principles, practices, and techniques, site construction procedures in reference to approved standards, types, and quality in residential and commercial construction, and survey principles and practices, easement and public right-of-way laws, and utility replacement and coordination.

Thorough knowledge of engineering fundamentals; stormwater management in a coastal environment; familiarity with related engineering trades; knowledge of environmental regulations, related laws and regulatory agencies as they relate to construction and renovation of infrastructure systems; basic GIS knowledge; basic hydrology and basic chemistry. Knowledge of construction/inspection methods, materials, and general survey techniques required. Must have the ability to perform various field calculations and keep accurate records.

Must possess excellent interpersonal oral/written communication skills, computer and database skills, be able to work under pressure within critical time frames, work various jobs at the same time, interpret various codes and regulations, evaluate situations, and make recommendations based on sound engineering judgments.

A valid SC driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon acceptance of the position is required.