Green Infrastructure Inspector - SMTN

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Green Infrastructure Inspector

DEPARTMENT: Public Works and Transportation •
DIVISION: SMTN •
SALARY: $47,044.00 YR. / $22.617307 HR. •
CLOSING: Until Filled

Job Summary and Scope: Green Infrastructure Technician:
The City of St. Joseph utilizes green infrastructure to manage stormwater. Practices such as rain gardens, infiltration swales, constructed wetlands, and other methods keep rainwater close to the point of origin and prevent runoff. The green infrastructure technicians will be responsible for tracking these structures, maintaining the vegetation, and correcting any system problems such as erosion or clogged pipes.

Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Inspector: The ESC Inspector will provide construction oversight (inspection and documentation) for land disturbance activities and various stormwater/wastewater and green infrastructure construction projects. The Inspector will observe, inspect, and document construction progress, quality, safety, workmanship, and compliance with State Land Disturbance regulations and City Codes and ordinances. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

• Care for established green infrastructure and greenways, including constructed wetlands, rain gardens, and basins, by aerating, weeding, mowing, grubbing, and removing thatch and dead vegetation. Plant seeds, bulbs, plugs, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs.
• Monitor and remove invasive species in managed wetlands, rain gardens, and woodlands. Mix and spray or spread fertilizers or herbicides per best practices.
• Monitor green infrastructure areas for soil erosion and maintain as needed.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, hedge trimmers, brush trimmers, and axes. Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws. Maintain and repair tools and equipment.
• Review erosion and sediment control construction plans to ensure compliance with City Code of Ordinances and City and State Land Disturbance Permit regulations.
• Schedule and coordinate erosion and sediment control compliance inspections with staff.
• Identify areas of noncompliance and follow up with staff.
• Coordinate inspections of city-owned drainage outfalls to identify any illicit discharges into waterways.
• Provide stormwater public education and outreach to community groups, residents, city staff, and public officials.
• Conduct post-construction Stormwater Treatment Facility Inspections to assess if the facility is functioning as designed and if required maintenance is being completed by the owner/operator.
• Respond to citizen concerns and complaints relating to stormwater, erosion, and sediment controls.
• Conduct training on Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) to Municipal personnel, contractors, and developers.
• Use Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and applicable field equipment for mapping of post-construction stormwater treatment facilities.

Assists with various other tasks associated with the City’s Stormwater Management Plan as needed. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and extend professional conduct to those with whom they interact during performance of their duties. Examples include being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

• Basic knowledge of erosion and sediment control terminology and prevention practices
• Experience with the construction of stormwater and green infrastructure systems
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Ability to analyze problems and correct them
• Knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA construction safety training), including the ability to work safely in confined spaces
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel as required
• Ability to prepare inspection reports and keep records organized
• Valid driver’s license required
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of stormwater…