SUMMARY

The Stream Inspector conducts complex discovery and preventative stormwater maintenance field inspections of the stormwater facilities to support stormwater projects and programs, and ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws. Documents findings in the maintenance management software system, recommends actions to address immediate issues as well as process improvements. Monitors stormwater conditions;recommends changes to maintenance schedules. Performs technical, analytical, and administrative tasks, often independently, to assist in implementing environmental and safety programs to meet established service level goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include but not limited to):

• Performs environmental monitoring services to coordinate planning, design and construction of environmental issues related to water and sewer facilities within Prince George's/Montgomery Counties;
• Conduct daily inspections on water/sewer construction projects to ensure compliance with construction documents, permits, and other contract requirements.
• minimize and mitigate impacts to the parklands due to the rehabilitation of the sewer facilities, as required by the Consent Decree between WSSC and Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE);
• Act as liaison between M-NCPPC Counties and WSSC;
• Ensure rehabilitation work is done to protect natural resources in County parks;
• Review WSSC's permit applications with regard to environmental impacts to the parklands;
• Assist WSSC in problem identification, evaluation and resolution of environmental impacts to parklands;
• Draft WSSC's parks permit applications for review and approval;
• Assist WSSC in observing the construction related activities for general compliance with the parks permits;
• Report findings to WSSC and Chief Construction for M-NCPPC Park Development Division.
• Provide environmental services for WSSC design review and inspection of any construction related projects for maintenance and rehabilitation of WSSC water/sewer infrastructures located primarily in Prince George's or Montgomery County Parks.
• Design Process - Duties may include: attending various meetings with design consultants in which environmental design issues (e.g., parks access, restoration, mitigations, fish and wildlife passage, drainage, and storm water management) are discussed and reviewed; coordinate and participate in review meetings with M-NCPPC staff and WSSC staff/consultants; communicate staff comments and concerns to WSSC consultants and vice-versa.
• Inspection - During rehabilitation and reconstruction projects of WSSC facilities, conduct routine field inspections of construction activities, with the purpose of meeting minimal impact requirements to adjacent parkland and other natural resources. The field visits will include inspecting the Limit of Disturbance (LOD), erosion and sediment control measures, tree protection areas, wetland protection areas, water quality monitoring devices, etc.
• Coordination with WSSC Staff/consultants: Coordinate with WSSC staff/consultants to facilitate project requirements and design goals; provide updates and communicate significant findings to WSSC and M-NCPPC staff.
• Coordination with M-NCPPC: Review and coordinate permit applications and prepare final permits for signature.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's degree in engineering or construction technology, or other related technical field and four years of progressively responsible construction inspection experience, or Six years of progressively responsible experience in construction inspection.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations
• Experience with Erosion and Sediment Control practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• General experience with environmental issues and practices
• Experience with stream restoration and storm water management projects
• Experience with wetland and forest impacts