Green Infrastructure Inspector - SMTN

POSITION TITLE: Green Infrastructure Inspector

DEPARTMENT: Public Works and Transportation

DIVISION: SMTN

SALARY: $47,044.00 YR. / $22.617307 HR.

CLOSING: Until Filled

Job Summary and Scope:

Green Infrastructure Technician

The City of St. Joseph utilizes green infrastructure to manage stormwater. Practices such as rain gardens, infiltration swales, constructed wetlands, and other methods keep rainwater close to the point of origin and prevent runoff. Many of the City-owned green infrastructure projects are located across divisions (Parks, Fire, Water Protection, Etc.). Therefore, one point of contact is required to keep these systems functioning and aesthetically pleasing. The green infrastructure technicians will be responsible for tracking these structures, maintaining the vegetation, both density and variety, and correcting any system problems such as erosion or clogged pipes.

Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Inspector

The ESC Inspector will be responsible for providing construction oversight (inspection and documentation) for land disturbance activities and various stormwater/wastewater and green infrastructure construction projects throughout St. Joseph. Construction projects will typically consist of new construction and/or rehabilitation of existing structures, including stormwater distribution, green stormwater infrastructure, and other related structures. The ESC Inspector will function as the City's representative and be required to observe, inspect, and document construction progress, quality, safety, workmanship, and compliance with State Land Disturbance regulations and City Codes and ordinances.

No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Care for established green infrastructure and greenways, including constructed wetlands, rain gardens, and basins, by aerating, weeding, mowing, grubbing, and removing thatch and dead vegetation. Plant seeds, bulbs, plugs, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs.
• Monitor and remove invasive species in managed wetlands, rain gardens, and woodlands. Mix and spray or spread fertilizers or herbicides per best practices.
• Monitor green infrastructure areas for soil erosion and maintain as needed.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, hedge trimmers, brush trimmers, and axes. Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws. Maintain and repair tools and equipment.
• Review erosion and sediment control construction plans to ensure compliance with City Code of Ordinances and City and State Land Disturbance Permit regulations.
• Schedule and coordinate erosion and sediment control compliance inspections with
• Identify areas of noncompliance and follow up with staff
• Coordinate inspections of city-owned drainage outfalls to identify any illicit discharges into waterways.
• Provide stormwater public education and outreach to community groups, residents, city staff, and public officials.
• Conduct post-construction Stormwater Treatment Facility Inspections to assess if the facility is functioning as designed and if required maintenance is being completed by the owner/operator.
• Respond to citizen concerns and complaints relating to stormwater, erosion, and sediment controls.
• Conduct training on Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) to Municipal personnel, contractors, and developers.
• Use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and applicable field equipment for mapping of post-construction stormwater treatment facilities.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists with various other tasks associated with the City's Stormwater Management Plan as needed. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct:

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct as appropriate to the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally, during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of erosion and sediment control terminology and prevention practices
• Experience with the construction of stormwater and green infrastructure systems
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Ability to analyze problems and correct them.
• Knowledge of safety regulations is required (appropriate OSHA construction safety training), including the ability to work safely in confined spaces.
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel as required
• Ability to prepare inspection reports and keep records organized
• Valid driver's license required
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of stormwater and wastewater systems and maintenance.
• Skills in horticulture preferred
• Knowledge of applicable city codes and ordinances a plus

Material and Equipment directly used:

All types of electrical and mechanical diagnostic and relay tools and equipment. All types of hand tools, power and gas-driven tools. Heavy equipment such as backhoes, bobcats, excavators, mowers, and other various equipment will be used to maintain stormwater separation and collection areas. Must be computer literate. There may be times when the use of a personal vehicle may be required.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

Most work performed outside, subject to varying temperatures and weather conditions. Hazardous work is potential. Occasionally work in confined spaces and at high elevations. Frequently lifts objects or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally lifting 70 pounds and up to 100+ pounds with assistance. Frequently work in difficult positions. Frequent standing, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, kneeling, and walking on uneven surfaces up to a mile. Exposure to dust and fumes; frequent exposure to varying noise levels. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Advanced training to be completed within 2 years:

Missouri Master Gardener or equivalent

Erosion and Sediment Control Certification.

Green Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance

Stormwater/MS4 Compliance and Inspector Training