Inspector II Inspector III – Stormwater Engineering

Benefits Offered:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• PERA Retirement
• Paid Time Off: Vacation Sick and Holidays
• Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
• Wellness Programs Fitness Classes and Gym Discounts
• Medical Management Programs
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care
• HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Read more about our many benefits at this link: Type:Full-Time Non-Exempt

  Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00AM - 4:30PM; subject to on call/standby and emergency call out

  
  

  Inspector II Details:

  Hourly Salary:$31.11 - $37.35

  • Conduct technical inspections (construction compliance and final) for Stormwater PCM compliance on construction projects
  • Investigate and resolve citizen business and contractor stormwater PCM complaints and inquiries
  • Ensure PCM construction activities conform with City codes engineering standards and local state and federal environmental regulations
  • Coordinate with City staff contractors developers and other agencies; provide technical guidance and documentation including reports and records
  • Process and track annual inspection and maintenance reports submitted by private PCM owners
  • Escalate enforcement actions for non-compliance
  • Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
  
  
  Inspector III Details:
  Hourly Salary:$33.91 - $40.71
  • Conduct technical inspections (construction compliance and final) for Stormwater PCM compliance on construction projects
  • Investigate and resolve citizen business and contractor stormwater PCM complaints and inquiries
  • Ensure PCM construction activities conform with City codes engineering standards and local state and federal environmental regulations
  • Coordinate with City staff contractors developers and other agencies; provide technical guidance and documentation including reports and records
  • Process and track annual inspection and maintenance reports submitted by private PCM owners
  • Escalate enforcement actions for non-compliance
  • Schedule and track inspections
  • Support supervisors with program management tasks including procedure development training auditing consent decree reporting and contract writing
  • Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
  
  

  We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

  Knowledge of:

  • The Citys MS4(Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer Systems)Permit
  • Principles and practices of construction inspections and record keeping
  • Principles of Permanent Control Measure purposes
  • Familiarity with the Citys Stormwater Construction Manual and Drainage Criteria Manuals
  • Pertinent federal state and local laws codes and regulations
  • Familiarity with grading and construction pollutant control measures stormwater conveyance and treatment systems
  • Basic principles of civil engineering and construction management
  • Basic principles of mapping technical engineering drawings and specifications
  • Basic principles of concrete inspections

  
  

  Ability to:

  • Perform technical engineering inspections of construction sites
  • Submit reports of inspection activities
  • Ensure PCM construction is in conformance with city standards and specifications and the approved design plans
  • Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
  • Ensure all assigned activities follow applicable federal state and local laws codes and regulations
  • Interpret and explain pertinent City policies and procedures
  • Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Work safely and independently
  
  
  

  Were an accredited pay equity employer!

  Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. As an employee with the City of Colorado Springs there is room to grow! Click this link to view the salary range for this position: 2025 Salary Schedule

  
  

  Minimum Qualifications

  Inspector II:

  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
  • Three years of full-time professional experience in a related field
  • Possess or obtain upon hire and maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado drivers license not subject to restrictions

  
  Inspector III:

  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
  • Five years of full-time professional experience in a related field
  • Possess or obtain upon hire and maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado drivers license not subject to restrictions

  
  
  

  Substitutions: We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences.Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

  
  

  We encourage all to apply!

  Preferred Qualifications

  The followingqualifications are not requiredbut they are considered desirable.Ifyou possess any ofthe preferred qualifications please include specific details inyour application.This information may beused to identify a top group of applicants.

  
  

  • Stormwater management experience
  • Knowledge and/or experience with ArcGIS Cartegraph Excel and Accela

  Additional Information

  Please contact Jamie Garcia at or for any questions about this position.

  
  

  
  

  
  Physical Demands:Exerting up to 50 lbs. occasionally; 20lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree
  
  

  Environmental Conditions/Frequency:

  Primary Work Environment Outdoors

  Extreme Temperature Frequently

  Wetness and Humidity Frequently

  Respiratory Hazards Frequently

  Noise and Vibrations Frequently

  Physical Hazards Frequently

  Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards Occasionally

  Exposure to Communicable Diseases Rarely

  
  

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

  The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.

  NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.
  
  The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
  
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