Erosion Control Inspector

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
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.
 
OUR CORE VALUES
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 organization.
 
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The 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
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends preconstruction meetings and performs preconstruction inspections on residential and commercial projects to ensure all construction site requirements are met.
• Inspects job sites to ensure proper erosion control installations meet City erosion control regulations.
• Communicates McKinney's guidelines to builders, developers and citizens.
• Provides notification of violation to builders and/or developers in order to bring construction sites into erosion control compliance.
• Enforces state, federal and local requirements to ensure proper installation of erosion control measures.
• Issues fees as appropriate and/or "Stop Work Orders" to builders on job sites where continued failures to comply with regulations occur.
• Maintains and tracks all erosion control inspection data using daily and monthly reporting systems. 
• Provides high quality customer service to the building community.
• Responds to citizen complaints regarding erosion, unsightly building areas, etc. relative to the SWP3 requirements for each construction site. Attends preconstruction meetings for both residential and commercial construction sites.
• Assists Stormwater Compliance Inspector in the initial inspection of drainage concerns and compliance with the City's Stormwater Management Program.
• May monitor/inspect activities relating to any permitted construction/demolition waste landfill.
• Assists in the review of landscape plans for compliance
• Keeps the Erosion Control Supervisor informed of any problem areas in the city.
• Stays updated on changing state, federal and local laws and requirements regarding erosion control.
• Complies with all city policies and procedures, including those defined in the City of McKinney Employee Handbook.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Drives to and from work locations as assigned by supervisor.   

 
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.                         

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Knowledge of the current state, Federal and local guidelines and requirements for erosion control.
• Knowledge of Storm Water Ordinances.
• Knowledge of Engineering Departmental procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to utilize land management software for enforcement and reporting.
• 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, code violations and inspection results in the applicable software program.
• 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; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
• Pleasant and approachable, helpful, confident and must possess a high degree of integrity.
• The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
• Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Over two-thirds of on-the-job time is spent walking, talking, or hearing.  Between one-third and two-thirds of on-the-job time is spent standing, climbing or balancing, reaching with hands and arms, and using your 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
This job does require exposure to certain environmental conditions.  Tasks may require working in outdoor weather conditions over two-thirds of the time.  Tasks may require working near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places.
 
 
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
 
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.