Senior Stormwater Inspector

City of Raleigh North Carolina•Raleigh, NC
•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Stormwater Inspector is responsible for conducting sediment and erosion control inspections for development; performing plan review with stormwater personnel; performing flood, watershed, stormwater, land disturbance grading, and stormwater conveyance permit inspections; and serving as the technical lead on projects by reviewing Notice of Violations prior to issuance and facilitating on-site meetings to ensure site compliance.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
  • 3 to 5 years’ experience in construction, construction inspection, or related work
  • Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
  • Knowledge of construction management
  • Knowledge of sediment and erosion control practices
  • Comprehension of stormwater plans
  • Knowledge of Unified Development Ordinance as it relates to sediment and erosion control, riparian buffer, watershed and floodplain requirements and limitations

Nice To Haves

  • At least 2 years of experience in erosion and sediment control or in a construction trade
  • North Carolina Stormwater Control Measure Inspection and Maintenance Certification
  • Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI)

Responsibilities

  • Conducts routine sediment and erosion control inspections for permitted land disturbing activities
  • Identifies compliance issues and communicate with contractors, developers, and builders to ensure work is being performed per City regulations
  • Composes compliance reports, letters, and emails
  • Participates in plan review for land disturbing activity prior to permitting
  • Conducts scheduled inspections for buffer, flood, watershed, stormwater conveyance and stormwater tracking permits
  • Verifies that all permit conditions are met including impervious limitations and permanent stormwater control devices are installed per approved plans at the end of construction
  • Interacts with citizens to respond to complaints and provide information
  • Facilitates meetings include pre-cons, phasing meetings, and Certificate of Occupancy meetings
  • Reviews draft Notice of Violations prior to issuance
  • Mentors stormwater inspectors and providing technical support
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