Stormwater Technician

Town of Bluffton•Watershed - Bluffton, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stormwater Technician provides technical stormwater support services for the Town of Bluffton through a combination of field and office work. The role collects and interprets field data, conducts post-construction inspections, assists with sediment and erosion control inspections, and supports other MS4 Program compliance activities. The position supports National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit compliance, construction-site inspections, stormwater education, enforcement, data collection, and coordination with Town divisions and external agencies. Work is performed primarily outdoors in varied conditions and also in a moderately noisy business office. The description notes that additional related duties may be assigned and that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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, South Carolina Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI) certification.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes; erosion protection and sedimentation control practices; management practices; construction industry practices, methods, operations, and materials related to stormwater systems; post-construction BMP practices; Department policies and procedures; investigative techniques; and applicable construction-trade methods.
Skill in verbal and written communication, applying ingenuity and inventiveness, and using computers and Department software applications.
Ability to understand, interpret, and make recommendations on construction plans, codes, ordinances, and drawings; enforce specifications and regulations fairly and impartially; analyze maps, codes, and legal descriptions and determine compliance; prepare and present accurate reports; develop solutions using logical and creative thought; and meet deadlines.
Ability to perform the stated physical and sensory demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, kneeling, standing, walking, reaching, handling, and visual and auditory tasks.
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and exposure conditions, occasionally in cramped or high places, and to wear protective gear such as a respirator when needed.

Nice To Haves

NSC Defensive Driving Certification.
FEMA NIMS Training IS-00100 and IS-00700.
South Carolina Certified Post-Construction BMP Inspector certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with development and implementation of NPDES Permit compliance for the MS4 Program.
Conduct initial, routine, and follow-up post-construction BMP compliance inspections at active residential and commercial construction sites under MS4 purview; prepare inspection reports, communicate findings and issues, and ensure compliance with performance standards.
Respond to citizen inquiries and prepare written MS4 Program reports containing relevant information and proposed recommendations.
Provide developers, engineers, architects, property owners, the public, and other interested parties with information about code requirements for maintenance and sediment and erosion control.
Assist in creating, reviewing, and updating Division standard operating procedures for MS4 Program development and implementation.
Develop an educational program for the development community about sediment and erosion control and/or post-construction maintenance; build and maintain a database of developers, engineers, and contractors working within Town MS4 purview.
Evaluate engineering drawings and sediment and erosion control measures and narratives, and conduct related inspections to assess compliance with Town, state, and federal regulations.
Attend pre-application, pre-construction, and other meetings with applicants and the public as required.
Collect survey and field data, including surface-water quality, level, and flow measurements; locate stormwater infrastructure using Trimble GPS; and integrate data using ArcGIS, Excel, Access, or other database formats.
Participate in the Town’s escalating enforcement process for stormwater regulations as needed.
Coordinate with agencies having jurisdiction, including Beaufort County, Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Communicate and coordinate with appropriate individuals to support effective and efficient inter-division operations and activities.
Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and review materials to remain current on relevant principles and practices.
Perform emergency or disaster-related duties as assigned and other related duties as assigned.