Stormwater Inspector Foreman
Charleston County Government North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Location: North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Categories: Code Enforcement and Inspections, Facilities Management, Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Aug 31, 2024
Job Description:
Stormwater Inspector Foreman
Description
DescriptionCharleston County Public Works Department is looking for a highly motivated, qualified individual to join our team! This position will primarily conduct and oversee site inspections to ensure all permitted construction is compliant with State and Local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
We offer competitive salary, great benefits package, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Working for Charleston County allows you to achieve the work life balance you have been looking for!
HIRING SALARY: $60,840 - $68,515 (Estimated Annual Salary)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
- Directly supervise 1-4 other Public Works inspectors
- Ensure subordinate workloads are balanced, scheduled in a timely manner, and completed with high level of quality
- Train other inspection team members on construction inspection methods, regulations, engineering principals, and professional development topics
- Assist the Stormwater Utility Manager in meeting the NPDES SMS4 program requirements.
- Complete compliance inspections or investigations on public and private infrastructure and oversee any related enforcement.
- Investigate and identify illicit discharges by testing and sampling of stormwater.
- Educating citizens on pollution prevention, stormwater, and engineering practices
- Monitor, troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct performance issues related to construction and maintenance efforts versus design plans and permits.
- Ensure construction and traffic control measures conform with safety rules and regulations.
- Document and archive photographic and/or video records associated with inspections.
- Perform related research as requested by immediate supervisor or project manager.
- Investigate citizen requests for maintenance including discussions with citizens.
- Assist in County Emergency Operations
Minimum Qualifications
Associate Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related degrees with at least 6 years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Related experience includes : thorough knowledge of NPDES Phase II Stormwater regulations, and SCDHEC Construction General Permit, general knowledge of SCDHEC Best Management Practices Field Manual, civil engineering principles, practices, and techniques, site construction procedures in reference to approved standards, types, and quality in residential and commercial construction, and survey principles and practices, easement and public right-of-way laws, and utility replacement and coordination
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of engineering fundamentals; stormwater management in a coastal environment; familiarity with related engineering trades; knowledge of environmental regulations, related laws, and regulatory agencies as they relate to construction and renovation of infrastructure systems; basic GIS knowledge; basic hydrology and basic chemistry. Knowledge of construction/inspection methods, materials, and general survey techniques required. Must have the ability to perform various field calculations and keep accurate records. Must possess excellent interpersonal oral/written communication skills, computer, and database skills, be able to work under pressure within critical time frames, work various jobs at the same time, interpret various codes and regulations, evaluate situations, and make recommendations based on sound engineering judgments. A valid SC driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon acceptance of the position is required.
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program