STORMWATER INSPECTOR

Company: City of Kissimmee
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

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Stormwater InspectorGeneral Statement of Job
Under occasional supervision, inspects private and public right-of-way or easement and site developments as well as other locations to ensure compliance with legal regulations and compliance to our Stormwater permit and general NPDES, FEMA flood plain and SFWMD regulations. Assists the Stormwater Engineering Division in compliance of these and other stormwater related permit requirements, projects and programs. Receives and responds to public inquiries, concerns and complaints pertaining to stormwater compliance, projects and permits. Performs related technical and administrative work as required. Reports to the Floodplain Manager.

Essential Job Functions:
Works in the field to ensure all sites within the City meet all federal, state and local stormwater requirements and issue violations if needed.

Coordinates/meets with office, contractor, property owners, and permitting agencies to ensure all permitting requirements are met.

Interprets project plans and specifications, permits and agreements to ensure that pre, during and post construction complies with our stormwater regulations.

Establishes and maintains accurate and up-to-date compliance records; prepares required reports including required NPDES documentation, SFWMD permits, FEMA forms, etc. Ensures that all reports and required records are complete and in compliance with current regulations.

Assists with generating and processing some minor stormwater related capital projects including design, permitting and inspection.

Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints from City employees, agencies, and the general public regarding department activities, permits and projects.

Performs administrative/office duties as required, including attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, entering computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.

Operates a motor vehicle and a variety of equipment such as a computer, calculator, cell phone, scales, measuring devices, hand tools, etc.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the supervisor, other division supervisors and staff, other City employees, property owners, engineers, architects, contractors, consultants, sales representatives, and the general public.

Uses surveying equipment or other provided equipment and tools Floo site inspections as needed.

Facilitates Public Education and Outreach for those with NPDES violations.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education and Training
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and two to three years of experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess and maintain a valid state of Florida driver's license. Must possess or obtain the most current FEMA 100, 200, and 700 Incident Command System certifications within 6 months of appointment to the job.

Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required

Schedule: Position requires at least 40 hours per week and may require working a rotating schedule.

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle and a variety of equipment such as a computer, calculator, cell phone, scales, measuring devices, survey equipment, hand tools, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to 50 pounds.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor.

Language Ability: Requires ability to read a variety of policies and procedures, statutes, federal regulations, insurance documentation, etc. Requires the ability to prepare reports, employee records, insurance forms, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow verbal and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and/or professional languages including personnel management, labor law, benefits administration, recruitment, etc.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to utilize mathematical formulas, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time. Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office machinery.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Does not require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.

Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Knowledge of Job: Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Has knowledge in the areas of Stormwater utilities. Is able to make sound, educated decisions. Has the ability to plan and develop daily, short- and long-term goals related to Authority purposes. Has the ability to offer instruction and advice to co-workers regarding Authority policies, methods and regulations. Has the ability to offer assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. Is able to read and interpret complex materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. Is able to assemble and analyze information and make written reports and records in a concise, clear and effective manner. Has thorough knowledge of the terminology used within the department. Has the ability to communicate professionally in confrontational situations. Knows how to make public presentations.

Has thorough knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, spelling and basic mathematics. Has thorough knowledge of modern office practices and technology. Has knowledge of and skill in the use of computers for data and word processing. Has knowledge of applicable occupational hazards and safety precautions. Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.

Quantity of Work: Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished, and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.

Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts.

Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.

Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNALPosting Start : 01/24/2025Posting End : 12/31/9999MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $22.04share Required

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