Erosion Control Inspector

Erosion Control Inspector Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named \"The #1 Best Place to Live in America.\" Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That's why we exist. City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance Erosion Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting construction sites for erosion control Best Management Practices (BMPs) relating to construction activities that will ensure compliance with local, state and federal storm water pollution prevention requirements. The Inspector ensures that erosion control measures are installed properly and are compliant with the City's erosion control requirements. General expectations for all employees include understanding how team, department, and City goals are interconnected, contributing to a positive work culture, maintaining regular and reliable attendance, assessing work performance, contributing to the development of others, working as part of a team, continuously learning and developing, and complying with all city policies and procedures. Essential duties and responsibilities include attending preconstruction meetings, inspecting job sites for proper erosion control installations, communicating McKinney's guidelines to builders and developers, enforcing state, federal and local requirements, maintaining and tracking erosion control inspection data, providing high quality customer service, responding to citizen complaints, assisting in the initial inspection of drainage concerns, monitoring permitted construction/demolition waste landfill, reviewing landscape plans for compliance, keeping the Erosion Control Supervisor informed of problem areas, staying updated on changing laws and requirements, driving to and from work locations as assigned, and complying with assigned work schedule. Other job functions include performing other duties as assigned or directed. Knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors include embracing and embodying the City's core values, communicating effectively, producing desired work outcomes, planning and organizing work, knowledge of current guidelines and requirements for erosion control, knowledge of Storm Water Ordinances, knowledge of Engineering Departmental procedures, basic computer skills, communication skills in written and verbal form, skill to read and interpret construction drawings, skill to complete Notice of Violations forms clearly and legibly, skill to prioritize and schedule time for maximum efficiency, ability to maintain and track detailed computer records, ability to read and understand daily and monthly violation reports, ability to communicate instruction regarding violations and expectations, time frames, etc., ability to provide high quality customer service, ability to deal with difficult and defiant situations in the field, ability to work in a team environment, pleasant and approachable demeanor, helpfulness, confidence, high degree of integrity, building professional relationships, offering flexibility and adaptability, and communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or GED. Preferred qualifications include one (1) year experience in field of storm water management, construction inspection or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified inspector in erosion and sediment control. Conditions of employment include passing a drug screen and background check, and having a Class C Texas Driver's License. Physical demands include spending over two-thirds of on-the-job time walking, talking, or hearing, standing, climbing or balancing, reaching with hands and arms, and using hands to touch, handle, and feel. Less than one-third of on-the-job time is spent sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. The ability to lift and / or exert force up to ten (10) pounds may be required one-third of on-the-job time. This job does not have any special vision requirements. Work environment includes exposure to outdoor weather conditions over two-thirds of the time, working near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places. The City offers a full complement of benefits including Health Insurance, Additional Benefits, Retirement, and Paid Time Off (PTO).