Stormwater Program Inspector (2383 – Hydrologist – Principal) Full Time

Salary Grade: 59

This position is in the field of stormwater management, there are crucial tasks that ensure the proper functioning and compliance of systems. Two primary responsibilities stand out: first, the maintenance, setup, and collection of stormwater samples using ISCO automatic samplers, followed by their delivery to the laboratory. Additionally, in cases where the ISCO samplers may malfunction, the manual collection of samples becomes necessary. Secondly, conducting inspections of various sites including construction areas, industrial sites, illicit discharge locations, and County facilities is essential to ensure compliance with the MS4 permit. This comprehensive inspection process demands the ability to work diligently even in adverse weather conditions. These combined responsibilities play a vital role in safeguarding our environment and ensuring the effective management of stormwater systems. 

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
 
Supervises professional and support staff performing hydrologic and hydraulic studies and reviewing studies submitted by developers and engineering firms;

Reviews and approves/disapproves development plans, improvement plans and subdivision plats for compliance with the Floodplain Management Ordinance(s) and channel design standard;

Interprets the Floodplain Management Ordinance(s) and other laws, rules and regulations dealing with floodplains and hydrology;

Represents the Flood Control District at meetings of the Subdivision and Development Review Committee (SDRC);

Reviews floodplain use permit applications and issues/denies the permit;

Meets with consulting engineers to explain deficiencies in hydrologic and hydraulic reports and to resolve differences;

Determines the need for and supervises the installation and maintenance of rain, gauges, flow meters and other components of the flood warning system;

Develops and administers master drainage basin plans;

Serves as Flood Control District representative for the creation of flood control policies for area plans;

Contributes to the design of flood mitigation and habitat restoration projects.

Directs consultants investigating groundwater quality at county wastewater treatment facilities and waste disposal sites;

Evaluates and interprets groundwater quality data;

Determines the need for and supervises the installation and maintenance of groundwater quality monitoring, rain gauges, storm tracking and flood warning systems;

Establishes and reviews Wastewater Management standards and procedures to insure compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines;

Determines the need for and coordinates the installation of special equipment such as storm tracking display and lightening detection and recording systems;

Prepares the budget for the section supervised and monitors expenditures.
 
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
 
Knowledge of:

• development and management practices for long-range basin management plan and groundwater quality investigations and monitoring;
• principles and practices of surface/ground water hydrology and pollution source management;
• provisions and restrictions of the Floodplain Management Ordinance(s) or federal, state and local regulations relevant to the control of groundwater quality;
• specifications and formats for hydrologic and hydraulic reports;
• storm drainage and channel design standards in alluvial channels;
• principles and practices of supervision and management.

 
Skill in:

• applying hydrologic and hydraulic principles and making calculations;
• reviewing hydrologic/hydraulic reports for accuracy and technical sufficiency;
• coordinating diverse hydrological, engineering and operational activities;
• gathering and analyzing hydrologic/hydraulic data;
• use of computer-based resources to create, maintain, manipulate and report data and activities;
• use, and analysis of, spatial data in geographic information systems (GIS);
• habitat restoration for improved watershed and floodplain function;
• reading and interpreting topographic maps, aerial photos, legal descriptions, sketches and graphs;
• reviewing and evaluating the work of other professional, paraprofessional and administrative staff;
• preparing and monitoring budgets;
• effective verbal and written communication.

(1) A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in hydrology, hydrogeology, geology, earth science, atmospheric science, environmental science, civil engineering, agricultural engineering, or environmental engineering, or a closely related field as defined by the appointing authority at the time of the recruitment and six years of experience in hydrology, hydrogeology or watershed management. 

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

(2) Eight years of professional experience in hydrology, hydrogeology or watershed management.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application.  Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see resume” on your application.  

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Experience collecting water quality samples using automatic samplers or manually and evaluating analytical results. 
2. Experience programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining remote sampling equipment. 
3. Experience performing stormwater inspections at construction sites, industrial facilities, and illicit discharge complaint sites, following up with evaluations, written reports, compliance requirements, and providing enforcement action information for non-compliance. 
4. Experience with federal, state, and county environmental regulations, including the Municipal Stormwater permit and compliance. 
5. Experience with ESRI products like ArcGIS and/or ArcMap software. 
6. Experience working in an office environment and in the field in all weather conditions.  

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.  

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. 

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. 
 
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Some positions may require working in the field in extremes of temperature, sun, wind, rain and dusty conditions for protracted periods. Additional physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.