Stormwater Technician

Purpose of Position Incumbent serves as Stormwater Technician for the Engineering Department and performs review and inspection of city stormwater infrastructure for compliance with the city's Stormwater and Construction Standards, MS4 General Permit, and state and federal requirements. Essential Job Functions Reviews and interprets construction drawings and specifications related to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) / Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Inspects installed SWPPP measures on various construction sites and other Public Works infrastructure related to stormwater and post-construction measures. Verifies construction compliance of infrastructure with the Unified Development Code and Noblesville Construction Standards. Administers erosion control compliance, including inspections, reporting, compliance, and enforcement referral and follow-up. Maintains various records on a computer, such as inspection reports, and prepares various documents as required, such as correspondence and daily reports. Inspects post-construction stormwater infrastructure Best Maintenance Practices (BMPs) and municipal facilities for compliance with city MS4 General Permit. Inspection of Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) outfalls as required. Performs investigation and provides reporting of various IDDE violations. Provides support for internal and public outreach and education related to the MS4 program. Assists with coordination between various city departments regarding the MS4 program. Assists and provides direct support to the city's MS4 Coordinator as related to the implementation of various Minimum Control Measures (MCM). Maintains current knowledge in the stormwater/MS4 field by periodically attending seminars. Obtains technical certifications and training as directed. Job Requirements High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Specialized training in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Water Management, or related field preferred. Two years of work experience in stormwater site or facility inspection, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) review, construction management, and/or construction inspection preferred. Ability to obtain professional certifications and training as directed. Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department and OSHA safety policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of and ability to make sound technical decisions directly pertaining to the construction of public works infrastructure. Working knowledge of Standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and ability to make simple arithmetic calculations, maintain accurate records, prepare documents/reports, and properly operate office equipment, including computer and calculator. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint; and Geographic Information System (GIS) software programs. Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of engineering testing and test data. Working knowledge of Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Standards and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards for construction testing including, but not limited, to concrete, asphalt, and soil testing. Working knowledge of the City of Noblesville Employee Personnel Policy Handbook and ability to apply these regulations/standards to employment. Ability to read, interpret and analyze detailed construction plans for new roadways and reconstruction of existing roads as well as other Public Works projects. Calculate material quantities from detailed construction plans for Public Works projects. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to contractors, co-workers, City departments, County, State and federal agencies as well as the general public. Incumbent shall be sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities through all communications. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, plan and layout assigned work projects, and work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision, often under time pressure. Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions. Ability to work extended hours and occasionally travel out of town for seminars, sometimes overnight. Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license, a demonstrated safe driving record and must remain insurable through the City's liability insurance carrier. (Refer to the Civilian Personnel Policy for additional information.) Work Environment Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, City departments, contractors, consultants, County, State, and federal agencies as well as the general public. Incumbent must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, construction managers, and others within the construction industry using common industry nomenclature in exchanging and explaining information. Incumbent reports directly to the Project Manager II. standing/walking for long periods of time. Traversing uneven terrain, lifting/carrying objects weighing under 50 pounds, bending, reaching, close/far vision, climbing stairs, handling/grasping objects during the normal course of executing assigned duties. Exposures to adverse weather conditions and extreme temperatures as well as hazards associated with construction sites are expected. Incumbent must be aware of exposures to construction-related hazards; including but not limited to, heavy equipment, vehicle fumes, traffic, dust, dirt, potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemical and radiological contamination. Ability to participate in excursions into waterways, including on foot and various watercraft. Ability to work extended hours and occasionally travel out of town for seminars, sometimes overnight. This position is identified as having occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.