Part Time Watershed Inspector

City of San Marcos•San Marcos, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Start or expand your environmental career at the City of San Marcos’ Watershed Program! This is a chance to build your resume and gain technical field experience while directly protecting our local water quality. You’ll spend the majority of your time in the field, where you’ll play a key role in following up on community concerns and helping resolve stormwater pollution concerns. Working under the direction of the Watershed Program Manager and supervision of the Watershed Administrator, you will be a vital part of the team assisting in the implementation of the City’s Stormwater Municipal Code.

Requirements

Ability to work an average of 20 hours per week.
Ability to work up to 999 hours per fiscal year.
Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in environmental regulation.
Technical field experience.
Experience in municipal government and stormwater regulation.
Experience working outdoors.
Experience with Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) program.
Experience with Structural Best Management Practices (SBMPs).
Experience with data analysis using Excel.
Experience preparing enforcement correspondence.
Experience drafting or updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Experience with public education, outreach, and training materials.

Responsibilities

Perform patrols and investigations related to the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) program.
Respond to and document watershed concerns reported by the public or internal staff.
Schedule and perform follow-up inspections to ensure continued environmental health.
Verify inventories for Structural Best Management Practices (SBMPs).
Participate in occasional weekend outreach events to connect with the community.
Maintain inventories and databases for permit tracking requirements.
Utilize Excel to analyze numerical data and organize it for management review.
Prepare enforcement correspondence in accordance with the City's Enforcement Response Plan.
Draft or update written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Watershed Program.
Assist with the development and review of public education, outreach, and training materials.
Build positive working relationships with co-workers and the public using excellent customer service.