Stormwater Inspections Foreman

Job Description

Description

The Opportunity: Protect and Enhance Your Community’s Environment

Charleston County Public Works Department is seeking a highly motivated and qualified professional to join our Stormwater Management team! As a Stormwater Inspection Foreman, you will play a vital role in safeguarding our county’s waterways, ensuring construction compliance, and leading a team dedicated to maintaining a clean, safe, and resilient stormwater system. Your work will directly impact public safety, environmental protection, and the everyday quality of life for our citizens.

We offer what many organizations cannot: meaningful work that serves your community, excellent work-life balance, a competitive benefits package, and a stable pension that secures your future.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Excellent work-life balance with supportive leadership
• Competitive salary and benefits including 14 paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, and maternity and parental leave
• Retirement pension through participation in the South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS)

• Professional development, training, and advancement opportunities
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven team that serves and protects your community

HIRING SALARY: $60,840 to $68,515 (Estimated Annual Salary)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Duties and Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• Directly supervise 1-4 stormwater inspectors and ensure high-quality, timely inspection work
• Train team members on inspection methods, regulations, engineering concepts, and professional practices
• Conduct compliance inspections and investigations on public and private infrastructure
• Lead enforcement actions related to stormwater violations
• Investigate and identify illicit discharges, including testing and sampling stormwater
• Educate citizens on pollution prevention and stormwater best practices
• Troubleshoot performance issues between construction activity and approved plans
• Provides expert information on sediment and erosion control practices.
• Document inspections using photographs, videos, and accurate field records
• Respond to citizen requests and provide professional communication
• Support countywide Emergency Operations when needed
• Assist the Stormwater Utility Manager in meeting NPDES MS4 program requirements

Minimum Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• A leader capable of supervising and developing a team of Public Works inspectors
• An individual experienced in stormwater regulations, inspections, construction practices, and environmental compliance
• Associate Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or a related field with at least 6 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Strong knowledge of NPDES Phase II Stormwater regulations, SCDHEC Construction General Permit requirements, and Best Management Practices
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, site construction procedures, construction/inspection methods, survey basics, easement and public right-of-way laws, and utility replacement/coordination
• Understanding of environmental regulations, related laws, and regulatory agencies involved in construction and infrastructure renovation
• Basic knowledge of GIS, hydrology, and chemistry
• Ability to perform field calculations, keep accurate records, interpret codes and regulations, and make sound engineering judgments
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; strong computer and database skills
• Ability to work under pressure within critical time frames and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Someone who can evaluate situations in the field, solve problems, and communicate professionally
• A valid South Carolina driver’s license (or the ability to obtain one upon hire)

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.