Castle Rock Water - Stormwater Inspector/Sr. Stormwater Inspector presso Town of Castle Rock

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

Stormwater Inspector Salary Range: $30.11/HR - $40.66/HR, DOQ/E

Senior Stormwater Inspector Salary Range: $32.09/HR - $44.92/HR, DOQ/E

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication.  We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community 
• Career Advancement Programs
• Employee well-being program
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center

About Castle Rock Water:
You can’t live without water, and Castle Rock Water can’t function without great employees. We’re on the lookout for talented individuals who are seeking a place to be valued and make a difference.
 
Castle Rock Water provides drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems for the Town of Castle Rock’s more than 80,000 residents and businesses. The Town is one of the fastest-growing and most sought-after communities in Colorado and it’s consistently ranked among the best and safest places to live in the State.
 
Castle Rock Water is a national leader in the water industry, recently expanding its infrastructure to accommodate reuse water, implementing progressive conservation measures and implementing legacy stormwater projects. Whether managing water treatment at the award-winning plant, maintaining the $730 million in infrastructure, or ensuring and protecting long-term water, Castle Rock Water has many opportunities available to learn and grow with the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs on-site Temporary Erosion, and Sediment Control (TESC) inspections on common residential and commercial land development projects, individual residential lot construction, capital improvement projects, and other related construction activities in accordance with the Town’s Phase II MS4 permit requirements and TESC manual.
• Coordinates with public works and building department staff to ensure milestone TESC duties are completed following approved levels of service and in cooperation with project acceptance schedules.
• Participates in pre-construction, on-site progress, and project acceptance meetings to communicate TESC requirements with developers and contractors through all phases of work.
• Maintains current and accurate records of inspections using Town forms and record-keeping software. May provide data to the Stormwater Specialist on inspection activities and enforcement actions.
• Provides timely and accurate issuance of all notices of non-compliance on construction sites using both verbal and written forms of communication. Makes recommendations to the Stormwater Compliance Supervisor on the issuance of stop work orders.
• Performs and assists with compliance inspections on new and existing stormwater infrastructure including, but not limited to, permanent water quality facilities, detention ponds, stormwater outfalls, and drainageway improvements to ensure compliance with the Town’s Phase II MS4 permit and related criteria.
• Determines the overall effectiveness of temporary controls for reducing erosion and sediment discharge, approves minor field changes that won’t adversely affect the overall design intent of the controls, and identifies when major design changes to the plan are required on construction sites.
• Determines appropriate levels of violation and enforcement action based on Town regulations.
• Accompanies State stormwater inspectors during state-led inspections on assigned projects.
• May support inspections as assigned to support the Town’s water conservation, meter services, water, and wastewater programs.
• This position is part of the Town’s snow removal program and will have scheduled on-call responsibilities through the winter months to remove snow using a 4-wheel drive pickup and/or heavy equipment. Snow removal shifts are typically 12 hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

CUSTOMER SERVICE/COMMUNICATION:

• Communicates TESC and/or Town information and requirements to management, inter-departmental staff, developers, builders, engineers, landowners, regulators, and the general public using both written and oral forms of communication. 
• Assists customers such as homeowners, property managers, and business owners by responding to complaints, answering questions, making field visits, and facilitating solutions related to site drainage, water quality, and stormwater facilities.

DECISION MAKING:

• Ability to draw conclusions, make sound judgments, and provide accurate information based on facts, data, and observations.
• Determines the overall effectiveness of temporary controls for reducing erosion and sediment discharge, approves minor field changes that won’t adversely affect the overall design intent of the controls, and identifies when major design changes to the plan are required on construction sites.

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Stormwater Inspector:

Education:  A High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Experience:  two to three (2-3) years of related construction experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications Required: a Valid Colorado Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• • Certified Inspector in Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC)
  • CDOT Erosion Control Supervisor Certification

 Sr. Stormwater Inspector: 

Education:  A High School Diploma or GED Equivalent 

Experience: At least five (5) years of related construction experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications Required: 

• • a Valid Colorado Driver's License
  • Certified Stormwater Inspector (CSI) or Certified Inspector in Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read, understand, and correctly interpret construction drawings, topographic maps, aerials, reports, permit conditions, plats, legal documents, and regulations.
• Working knowledge of terminology and practices of construction, field civil engineering practices, and survey methods.
• Ability to interpret and apply scientific theory, mathematical formulas, statistical analysis, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 
• Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, project tracking, and records management software. Ability to use computers, electronic data transfer systems, and mobile data collection devices.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet or exceed prescribed deadlines, and maintain composure under intense situations.
• Consistently demonstrates excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to physically access construction sites for inspection during all stages of work and in all types of weather.

Physical Demands:

• Moderate physical work to include lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects and materials up to 25 pounds
• Frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching, crawling, and/or twisting  
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools and electrical equipment as well as for driving equipment and vehicles
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment: 

• Works outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions
• Regular exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals

Equipment Used: 

• Uses standard office equipment including a personal computer system
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and driving record check prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an equal opportunity employer.