Construction Stormwater Specialist

Job Snapshot:

Position serves as a member of the Construction Services Department. Conducts routine inspections of work in progress to determine compliance with regulatory standards. Installs and maintains sediment and erosion controls at construction job sites. Assists in the development of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) for a variety of construction projects. Prepares and develops support documentation for SWPPPs. Operates company-owned equipment.

Essential Functions:

·Schedule field inspections of construction and industrial facilities in an assigned area.

·Reviews build schedules, plats, or construction plans.

·Assists with the installation, repair, replacement, and removal of sediment and erosion

controls.

·Operate fleet vehicles, earthmoving equipment, trailers, and other field equipment as

needed.

·Inspect various aspects of construction sites and industrial facilities to ensure compliance

with stormwater ordinances and state and federal regulations.

·Interpret state and federal regulations, permits, and ordinances and explain such to the

public, business owners, construction managers, general contractors, architects, local, state,

or federal inspectors, and construction managers at risk.

·Approves, selects, designs, and evaluates best management practices and sediment and

erosion controls for field applications.

·Assists in the administration of projects and plans.

·Record inspections and maintain records of inspections made; note violations and/or

problems encountered.

·Inform property owners, contractors, builders, and supervisors of stormwater violations and

administrative enforcement remedies.

·Awareness of construction and industrial facility stormwater control methodologies and

practices.

·Provides technical assistance in the implementation of a SWPPP.

·Supports senior staff with coordination to confirm relevant project information is communicated from the field to the Director.

·May serve as an environmental technician to support spill response and other related services, if needed.

·Attends pre-construction meetings and pre-bid meetings

·Responsible for assessment of Best Management Practices (BMPs) performance and BMP maintenance.

·Inspects for illicit discharge detection and elimination, dry weather screening, and water quality monitoring.

·Assist in training procedures for contractors, project team personnel, and industrial customers for environmental compliance.

·Assist with contractor workshops to provide educational opportunities related to sediment and erosion control strategies, long-term water quality objectives, and permitting requirements.

·Assist in the development of new business opportunities, business markets, emerging trends, and developing technologies.

·Attend conferences, professional development seminars, and meetings to enhance skill sets, regulatory acumen, and knowledge of BMPs, BMP applications, and use in the field.

·Participate in civic functions and philanthropic events for community development.

·Ability to listen to and communicate with customers on a variety of platforms (phone consultation, email communication, non-verbal communication, social media).

·Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, pants)

·Lead daily tailgate safety meetings at the job sites.

·Ability to prepare and write technical documents.

·Good time management skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Minimum: $54,080 (based on skill set, education, experience)

Benefits:

· IRA Investment Program

· Company Sponsored Healthcare Stipend

· Paid Time Off Program

· Company Sponsored Paid Holidays.

· Discretionary bonuses based on individual, project, and company performance.

Educational Background: High School Diploma Required. Associate's Degree or Higher Education Preferred. Experience in some related construction trade. Hands-On Skills (Power Tools, Pulling Trailers, Securing Loads, Loading & Unloading Equipment). Computer experience a plus (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Ability to review construction plans. AutoCAD experience is a plus.

Qualifications Required:

·High School Diploma or equivalent

·Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and submit to the company's random drug and

alcohol program

·Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines

·Ability to operate and maintain various vehicles and equipment

·Ability to work outside in inclement weather and varying environmental conditions

·Basic understanding of safety protocols and practices

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in some construction-related trade, natural resources, agriculture, environmental science, or farm and ranch. Utility locate experience. Ability to understand construction drawings and documents. Ability to review regulations and apply them to field conditions.

Work Environment: Smoke-Free Environment, Drug Testing & Physical Required, PPE (hard hat, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, safety vest, and gloves), Some out-of-town travel for work assignments. A welcome balance between office work and fieldwork.

Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with occasional overtime.

Work Location: In Person

Employment Type:

Full-time

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential function of this job.

Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in an outdoor setting as well as a standard office setting including the use of a computer, printer, copier, and other basic office equipment; operate a motor vehicle to visit various job sites locations; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is mostly a construction classification, working in and around construction job sites, installation, maintenance, and removal of erosion controls, and the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include clear and accurate vision, with or without corrective lenses, for tasks such as reading gauges, inspecting equipment, and identifying potential contaminants. Hearing abilities adequate to respond to auditory signals, alarms, and communicate with team members.

Communication: Ability to speak with internal customers to determine the nature of the problem or to explain the work performed. Ability to discuss work with other technicians or supervisors. Ability to make yourself understood as well as be able to understand what others are saying.

Driving Skills: Proficient driving skills, including the ability to maneuver and operate company vehicles, trailers, and earthmoving equipment in tight spaces, and can lift and carry materials, tools, or equipment associated with coupling and decoupling trailers.

Work Environment: The duties of this job are performed in both an office environment, a motor vehicle environment, and outdoors, thereby experiencing some minor to moderate level of noise due to office/material handling equipment. Must have a working knowledge of and physically utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) to limit or prevent occasional exposure to various severe climate conditions, lighting conditions, fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, and gasses.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

V-tech Environmental Services provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with V-tech's policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with V-tech Environmental Services.