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Stormwater and Environmental Inspector/Senior Inspector

City of Brighton
City of Brighton Salary
Brighton, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2026
Starting hiring salary - $31.31 to $33.19 hourly 

DEFINITION
The Stormwater and Environmental Inspector/Senior Stormwater and Environmental Inspector will ensure completion of inspections and documentation of the construction, illicit discharge, post-construction and pollution prevention/good housekeeping programs under the City's Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. This position must work well independently and with teams, while providing excellent, respectful customer service and human-relations skills, which support the City of Brighton's mission and values.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
This position reports directly to the Stormwater and Environmental Manager. This position does not supervise other employees. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Stormwater and Environmental Inspector
Conducts and documents inspections, per requirements of the MS4 Permit and the City of Brighton Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) permit, at construction sites in Brighton City Limits.
Assists with providing education and compliance assistance to construction site operators and stormwater administrators. 
Conducts and documents inspections, per requirements of the MS4 Permit at post-construction sites where permanent stormwater quality control measures have been implemented.
Assists with providing education and compliance assistance to stakeholders such as HOAs and property managers of their responsibilities to maintain private storm infrastructure.
Conducts and documents inspections, per requirements of the MS4 Permit at municipal-owned facilities.
Assists in and documents response, investigation and remediation efforts of illicit discharges.
Assists in and documents enforcement response, per Division Standards Operating Procedures, under the construction, illicit discharge, post-construction and pollution/prevention/good housekeeping programs of the MS4 permit. 
Performs various maintenance tasks on City-owned and maintained stormwater infrastructure.
Participates in public education and outreach activities, which may include occasional work on the weekends.
Prepares necessary calculations, data entry, spreadsheets, summaries and reports.
Performs related duties as directed/assigned by the Stormwater and Environmental Manager, Assistant Director or Director 

Senior Stormwater and Environmental Inspector
In addition to the job duties mentioned above:
Performs independent inspections and provides direct judgement for enforcement cases to the Stormwater Manager with minimal need for guidance.
Performs enforcement actions, such as the issuance of a Stop Work Order, independently when Analyst and Stormwater Manager are not available. 
Assist in the completion of maintenance projects for City owned stormwater facilities that require third party resources
Assists Stormwater Manager and Analyst with data collection and evaluation for City’s Annual Report to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Performs State inspections as needed for City owned and maintained CDPHE General Construction Stormwater Discharge Permits.
Ability to explain general federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to stormwater/environmental fields
Maintains understanding of all required elements of a stormwater management plan (SWMP) per federal, state, and local regulations.
Ability to explain stormwater control measure standards and specifications effectively to applicable parties. 

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Practices, techniques and principles of science as it relates to stormwater and environmental issues, regulations and projects, 
Computer analysis techniques, statistics, basic report preparation and writing, 
Federal, state and local regulations related to stormwater and environmental management; and
Standards and specifications as it relates to construction and permanent control measures.
Laws and safety requirements as they relate to vehicle operation and active construction sites. 

Ability to:
Work with supervisor to develop and implement appropriate response for various complex issues,
Follow standard operating procedures,
Read, understand, interpret and convey, plans, applicable standards and specification and maps,
Maintain professionalism and composure under stressful work situations,
Operate equipment associated with assigned area of responsibility,
Demonstrate intermediate to advanced level skills using Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook,
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department supervisory staff, coworkers, private contractors and others contacted in the course of work,
Drive a City-owned truck, van, or car and safely operate on City business; and
Utilize GPS and ArcMap systems preferred.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Inspector
Required:
Associate Degree from a two (2) year college or technical school and a minimum of one (1) year of environmental regulatory compliance experience or related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Senior Inspector:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Erosion and sediment control certification(s) 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical demands are heavy (exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects).  Execution of required tasks in the field require full range of body movements including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, standing or walking much of the time, as well as lifting.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The ability to differentiate color is helpful. Data entry and reporting tasks may involve working at a computer for several hours. Approximately 75% of this position is spent in the field and 25% spent in the office.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver's license with safe driving record. 
Bilingual English/Spanish speakers are eligible for a bonus per City policies.
Ability to complete FEMA ICS 100 and IS 700 training within six (6) months of hire.


Salary : $65,125 - $97,822

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