Stormwater Specialist (Planning & Zoning)

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
12/19/24
Division:
Planning & Zoning Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

The Stormwater Specialist performs field inspections of privately and publicly owned stormwater systems to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, statutes, ordinances and permits. These systems may include extended detention basins, vegetated buffers/swales, sand filter basins, and other permanent water quality control measures. This individual gathers data in order to provide information and technical assistance to property owners, contractors, and others regarding stormwater systems and related regulations, statutes, and permit requirements, including the County’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit.

Schedule:

This position operates on our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday). This position is hybrid, with remote work and in-office work as needed.

This position is a grant funded position and is due to end at the end of 2025.

Compensation:

Hiring Range: $29.00 - $36.00 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.

Benefits: Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work and more.

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Essential Duties:

• Plans and conducts inspections of privately and publicly owned and maintained stormwater systems.
• Evaluates stormwater system performance to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, statutes, ordinances, permits and engineering standards.
• Inspecting stormwater systems to ensure they are operating as designed and approved.
• Identifies maintenance needs or corrective action, provides notice to property owner as needed, and follows up to ensure resolution.
• Reading and understanding plans associated with land development and permanent water quality control measures.
• Collects and analyzes data from the County’s GIS system, land use database and/or Cartegraph/OpenGov to provide information regarding maintenance standards and corrective measures to property owners, contractors, and others.
• Maintaining records of inspections and reports in the County’s databases.
• Collects data in the field to ensure stormwater data on the County’s GIS system is accurate and current.
• Assists with writing and editing MS4 program documents and reports including Program Description Documents (PDD), Runoff Control Plans (RCP), and Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Plans (IDDE).
• Assists with documentation and program development of the stormwater and floodplain management programs.
• Providing information and technical assistance to various stakeholders, including residents, contractors and watershed associations.
• Coordinating with Transportation & Engineering, Road & Bridge, and other County Departments/Divisions to provide documentation for compliance actions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimal Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GEDand;
• 2 years of work-related experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education & experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with database management.
• Familiarity with Cartegraph/OpenGov.
• Familiarity with Esri.
• Familiarity with stormwater management

Knowledge, skills, and abilities that lead to success in this role include:

• Ability to explain technical processes to a variety of audiences
• Excitement to learn new processes and discovering data in the field
• Experience with land use and planning regulations and processes
• Passion for working outdoors in the Rocky Mountain Front Range
• Willingness to collaborate with a variety of departments with differing goals and needs

Additional Job Information:

• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references at no cost to the candidate.
• Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.
• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities .

Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal .

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions:

• County Recruitment Team: 303-271-8400 or careertalent@jeffco.us
• Library Recruitment Team: 303.275.6168 or talent@jeffcolibrary.org
• Sheriff Recruitment Team: 303.271.5332 or sheriff.recruiting@co.jefferson.co.us

Education:
GED, High School Diploma
Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum two years

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Category:
Engineering & Construction Services

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• Jefferson County Government

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