GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Water Quality Specialist is responsible for inspecting and reviewing third-party inspection reports for Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) devices within Guilford County and working with property owners to ensure compliance with all watershed regulations. Primary job duties also include assisting in the implementation of Guilford County’s water-supply watershed and stormwater programs as well as administering public education/outreach initiatives for the stormwater, watershed, and floodplain programs. This position works under the supervision of the Stormwater Program Administrator.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This position is responsible for conducting field inspections and managing this process for all SCMs in the County’s unincorporated territory as well as Pleasant Garden, Sedalia, Stokesdale, and Whitsett. This position will also implement enforcement procedures for non-compliant SCMs and will assist with floodplain, stream buffer, and watershed investigations necessary for compliance with watershed regulations. Additionally, this position will be responsible for establishing a robust public education and outreach program encompassing stormwater, watershed, and floodplain topics and regulations.

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  Conducts initial and annual inspections and manages inspection process for all Stormwater Control Measures (SCM) devices within unincorporated Guilford County and local jurisdictions via interlocal agreement.
• Creates and compiles inspection reports and works with property owners on maintenance and repair issues.
• Assists with SCM pre-construction and final close out inspections.
• Assists with investigations and enforcement actions necessary for compliance with watershed regulations.
• Conducts trend analysis and designated outreach of major issues identified during SCM and final 705 Watershed inspections.
• Provides owner/developer training to reduce recurring incidents that require re-inspections.
• Establishes and implements a robust citizen education/outreach program that includes stormwater, watershed, and floodplain regulations. This program will include both in-person and social media education strategies.
• Provides and presents educational messages in schools, and at fairs, festivals, and community events.
• Establishes and maintains a social media/web presence for stormwater, watershed, and floodplain education.
• Organizes and scans documents to create electronic files for documentation for all Section projects.
• Assists Stormwater Program Administrator and Watershed/Stormwater Engineer with other tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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  Knowledge of federal, state and local stormwater and watershed rules and regulations, including the Jordan Lake Rules & Randleman Lake Rules.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret various local, state and federal watershed laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret topographic maps, grading plans, SCM plans, and storm drainage plans.
• Use of office equipment such as computer, iPad, iPhone, calculator, printer, scanner, copier.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Blue Beam, ArcMap, Laserfiche, & online GIS services.
• Ability to communicate and present scientific information to various audiences.
• Ability to communicate and work with all age groups and diverse populations.
• Ability to effectively communicate messages over social media.
• Ability to work with the public, contractors, and other government entities to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Environmental Education or related field from an accredited college or university, OR
• Associate’s degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Environmental Education or related field from an accredited college or university and two years of experience
• Valid Driver's License without restrictions that would limit the full performance of the essential duties
• Stormwater (SCM) Inspection & Maintenance Certification or ability to attain certification within 6 months of hire

• NC Environmental Education Certification

Guilford County does not discriminate on basis of sex, pregnancy, race, color, religion, nation of origin, age, sexual orientation or disability unless a bona-fide occupational qualification exists. Guilford County is an equal opportunity employer.