STORMWATER ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST

City of Columbia,SC•Columbia, SC

65d

About The Position

This position implements storm water management inspections, reports, and enforcement related to the City's Storm Water Ordinance and in support of the S.C. NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Large and Small Construction Activities, Permit No. SCS790001. The class will be required to monitor sites/companies for compliance with plans, specifications, regulations and standards of environmental and engineering compliance; and performs related administrative and technical work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision. The work is considered medium in nature and involves frequent walking or standing, typically conducts work both in the field and office environment and requires regular operation of office and field computers. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. Work environment may involve exposure to light, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology, construction administration or closely related field; or Associates Degree and two years of experience; or a High school diploma or GED and four years of relevant experience;
Customer service experience in any work field may be considered;
Knowledgeable in water pollution enforcement and regulatory engineering; and
Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

CEPSCI certification desirable;

Responsibilities

Coordinates and monitors the work of engineers, developers and contractors to ensure all storm water management facilities and construction work is in accordance with plans, specifications and regulations;
Attends and participates in pre-construction meetings;
Responds to citizen inquiries, complaints, and requests for assistance regarding the operation and maintenance of storm water management facilities and other drainage issues;
Analyzes and interprets problems and develops solutions for operational or technical problems associated with the environmental compliance of the City's storm water structures;
Coordinates with City staff, other agency staff, consultants, and contractors to resolve on-site deficiencies;
Inputs, manages, and utilizes inspection and other data and communications using database and Geographic Information System (GIS);
Ability to read plans and specifications to evaluate consistency with actual construction;
Schedules inspections, communications, and follow-up investigations for stormwater management to all construction within the City for verification with compliance, as needed;
Review, process, and conduct investigations concerning alleged storm water violations as well as implement and maintain stormwater tracking with multiple department staff;
Administers and coordinates the day-to-day operation of the stormwater enforcement program and acts as a key staff person for obtaining prosecution and/or legal settlement of stormwater violations;
Issues warnings and citations for stormwater violations and complete follow-up as needed for investigative reports outlining violations and recommendations for prosecution;
Reports and coordinates verbal and/or written reports with respect to enforcement activities and significant problems promptly to the Stormwater Manager;
Maintains records relative to inspections, enforcement activities, and field data collection, both electronic and paper;
Performs a variety of field and office work necessary to implement and ensure compliance with the City's Stormwater Management Plan, ordinance and state and federal water quality requirements, as it relates to the operation and maintenance of storm water facilities and the quality/quantity of storm water runoff;
Create, implement, and present violation abatement programs related to the use of best management practices (BMP's), such as sediment and erosion control training and education programs (alternative enforcement);
Performs general administrative work as required, including attending meetings, preparing records and reports, entering and retrieving computer data, etc.;
Attends meetings, training, seminars, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills and to remain current on regulatory requirements; and
Performs other related duties as assigned.