Erosion Control Specialist
About The Position
The Erosion Control Specialist position will assist the Development Engineering staff with a variety of duties related to the City's Land Disturbance Program. The specialist will serve as a resource for erosion and sediment control for public and private construction sites, working in conjunction with Development Engineering and with Public Works project inspectors and project managers. Duties include reviewing erosion and sediment control plans for Public Works projects and providing technical assistance and procedural guidance to Development Engineering and Public Works project managers on erosion and sediment control measures. The position requires exceptional communication, research, analytical, organizational and computer skills.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in non-professional construction, inspection, engineering, or surveying is required for Erosion Control Specialist I.
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience in non-professional construction, inspection, engineering, or surveying is required for Erosion Control Specialist II.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in non-professional construction, inspection, engineering, or surveying is required for Sr Erosion Control Specialist.
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental studies, or a similar environmental or conservation related field is preferred.
- Additional general construction knowledge and/or certification is preferred for Erosion Control Specialist I and Sr Erosion Control Specialist.
Responsibilities
- Routinely drives active construction sites to monitor for erosion and sediment control violations.
- Inspects public improvements on privately funded development projects.
- Conducts field inspections to verify compliance with approved plans, permit requirements, and erosion control standards.
- Collects weekly erosion control reports provided by the owner/contractor.
- Documents site conditions through reports and photographs.
- Participates in pre-construction meetings.
- Reviews construction, site, and erosion and sediment control plans for compliance.
- Evaluates proposed development for erosion, sedimentation, drainage, and stormwater impacts.
- Files inspection reports, tracks the status of active Land Disturbance Permits, and keeps records of the SWPPP and required State and Federal Permits.
- Interprets and applies applicable ordinances, regulations, permit requirements, and technical standards.
- Reviews reports and performs site inspections to ensure the items listed in need of repair and/or correction are completed in a timely fashion.
- Identifies and documents non-compliance.
- Reviews Citizen Service Requests that are submitted pertaining to erosion and sediment control.
- Explains erosion control, land disturbance, permitting, and construction requirements.
- Inspects sites as necessary and follows-up with the owner/contractor and the resident.
- Participates in snow removal, ice control, and other emergency operations during off-duty times and during regular work hours.
- Assists the Development Engineering Inspector by inspecting the placement of pavement subgrade will, pavement subgrade improvements, placement asphalt, concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter, and storm pipe related public improvements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
