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Town of Cary · 2 days ago

STORMWATER FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Cary, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The Town of Cary is dedicated to maintaining a healthy environment and is looking for a Stormwater Field Services Technician to join their Stormwater team. This role involves performing field inspections of construction activities and enforcing local ordinances related to sediment and erosion control, ensuring compliance and providing solutions to contractors and the public.

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Responsibilities

Conduct and/or participate in pre-construction meetings for new subdivision and commercial site development projects. During meeting outline the sediment and erosion control criteria for the site and answer any related questions from the participants

Plan and schedule routine site visits to new development construction sites to inspect and verify sediment and erosion control measures are in place per the plan’s appropriate phase and properly maintained

Produce inspection reports for each site visit documenting current activity, direct the contractor to address any issues identified in the inspection. Review previous inspection reports to ground truth directives previously issued to the contractor. Appropriately file reports

Site inspections of new development will include but not be limited to grading, tree protection and silt fence, impoundment structures, stabilization and seeding, outfall inspection, other features, and overall compliance with sediment and erosion control ordinances

Correspondence with the contractor and/or engineer regularly by phone, email, text and/or in person as it relates to sediment and erosion control on a construction site. Makes in-field corrections to the site by discussion between the contractor or engineer; if necessary, will request redesign of development plan

Propose solutions and corrective measures to contractors, engineers, and the general public; conducts meetings as needed to ensure compliance

Make decisions as to whether the erosion and sediment control measures illustrated on the approved plan will function as proposed

Verify that the erosion control measures and Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) for water quality and quantity control on the approved plan are properly installed and function as designed

Issue and defend controversial written notifications of ordinance violations; request corrective measures with time limitations to ensure compliance; levy fines to the violator(s) if necessary

Oversee the conversion of a sediment and erosion control device to permanent Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) including determining when, how, and what the device will require for its final conversion

Conduct punch list inspections for warranty and final acceptance by town; complete associated paperwork concerning the items needed for final SCM approval and makes controversial decisions regarding certificates of occupancy

Inspect private stormwater conveyance to ensure compliance with Town specifications prior to final acceptance

Maintain accurate up-to-date records on all projects; prepare technical reports

Inspect Town capital improvement and development projects upon request

Enforce portions of the Town's erosion control, stormwater management, floodplain, riparian buffer, and watershed protection requirements outlined in Cary’s Land Development Ordinance

Conduct single family inspections for silt fence and residential construction entrance (S-100); Issue grading permits and certificates of coverage as needed

Conduct single family lot inspections for additions such as patio, rooms, pools, etc. to verify compliance with watershed protection overlay district, riparian buffer, floodplain, impervious surface, and encroachment requirements. Correspond with property owner when issues are identified and work with Division staff to resolve issues

Interpret Town of Cary's ordinances to contractors, developers, engineers, HOAs, property managers and property owners

Review and interpret floodplain maps

Investigate citizen concerns and monitor Cary's ETJ in relationship to drainage, erosion control, water quality, runoff, flooding, and riparian buffers; makes and defends controversial decisions regarding these concerns

Perform technical field determinations regarding stream subjectivity triggering buffer regulations

Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of erosion control and stormwater, test new erosion control technologies

Identify illegal connections to the storm sewer system. Assist various agencies in the tracking of spills and or sources of illegal discharges and dumping

Monitor streams during dry and wet weather conditions

Maintain field-sampling equipment; evaluate/analyze and manage monitoring-related data

Conduct and participate in public outreach activities such as Lazy Daze, Spring Daze and other public presentations

Perform other job-related tasks as required

Qualification

Erosion controlStormwater managementHydrology principlesCivil engineering instrumentsWater quality regulationsEngineering plans interpretationRecord keepingPublic outreachAdverse weather adaptabilityBasic hydrologic computationsField inspectionsConstruction site monitoringRegulatory complianceCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaborationIndependent workTechnical reportingPublic presentations

Required

Graduation from a four-year college with a bachelor's degree in engineering, soil conservation, or related field

Some experience working in erosion and sedimentation control and/or stormwater management

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and drawings

Ability to interpret ordinances, rules, and regulations

Ability to keep and maintain accurate records

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, developers, engineers, property owners and the public

Ability to work under adverse weather conditions

Ability to work independently

Ability to perform basic hydrologic computations

Skill in the use of related civil engineering instruments and equipment

Knowledge of state laws governing erosion control

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of hydrology, erosion and sedimentation control and related stormwater structures and devices

Thorough knowledge of applicable Town ordinances related erosion control

Knowledge of state and local ordinances as they relate to stormwater runoff controls, water quality, watershed protection, riparian buffers, and floodplain management