STORMWATER COMPLIANCE TECHNICIAN

Town of Summerville•Summerville, SC

8d•$39,000 - $54,000

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Stormwater Compliance Technician performs technical and administrative work involving compliance with local, state, and federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permitting requirements. The position performs field inspections, compliance monitoring, enforcement activities, and technical support for the Town’s Stormwater Management Program to ensure stormwater systems are maintained and functioning in accordance with applicable standards, codes, and regulatory guidelines. Work includes construction and post-construction site inspections and enforcement, illicit discharge investigations, and database maintenance. The technician coordinates with the Engineering Department during construction and close-out of new development projects and interacts courteously and effectively with developers, contractors, property owners, Town employees, and the general public. The role inspects commercial, residential, and development construction projects and permanent stormwater control measures or best management practices (BMPs). It documents findings, verifies BMPs function according to approved plans and design specifications, and checks structural integrity, sediment accumulation, and vegetation. The technician maintains inspection and enforcement records, communicates requirements and remediation information, and uses specialized computer applications and standard office equipment. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, landscape architecture, construction management, or a related field, plus two years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid South Carolina driver’s license is required. The employee must have or obtain within six months of hire a South Carolina Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI) certification. The work involves significant outdoor time in varying weather conditions and moderate physical effort, including walking sites, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and handling objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, landscape architecture, construction management, or a related field, and two years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Must hold or obtain within six months of hire a South Carolina Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI) certification.
Knowledge of hydrology, stormwater management practices, BMP operations, and NPDES MS4 regulatory requirements.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, technical reports, and stormwater design documents.
Strong communication skills for interacting with contractors, engineers, property owners, and citizens.
Proficiency with computers, including GIS systems, inspection software, Word, and Excel.
Ability to enforce stormwater regulations firmly, fairly, and professionally.
Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and maintain accurate documentation.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform moderate physical tasks, including walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and handling objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Complete inspections and re-inspections of commercial, residential, and development construction projects.
Prepare detailed inspection reports documenting findings with photographs and checklists to verify compliance with Town, State, and Federal erosion and sediment control regulations.
Conduct routine and follow-up inspections of permanent stormwater control measures and BMPs, such as wet or dry ponds, pervious pavers, and swales.
Verify that BMPs function according to design specifications and inspect structural integrity, sediment accumulation, and vegetation.
Issue enforcement responses for violations and noncompliance involving construction, post-construction, and illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE).
Maintain and update databases of inspection and enforcement records, including verbal and written warnings.
Prepare and follow through on Corrective Orders and Notices of Violation for MS4 Program reporting.
Communicate stormwater code requirements and remediation of site deficiencies to developers, contractors, engineers, property owners, the public, and other interested parties as directed.
Use specialized computer applications and standard office equipment to research, enter, store, and retrieve information.
Coordinate with the Engineering Department during construction and close-out of new development projects.
Perform related duties as assigned.