Environmental Inspector I

Job Description

Job Description

Sanitation District No. 1

Environmental Inspector 1 

Department:  Engineering 

Reports To:  Regulatory Compliance Manager 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: 16 

Prepared Date: 6-2026

Summary:

  The Environmental Specialist assists with the implementation of SD1’s municipal storm water permit. This position performs inspection activities associated with the implementation of storm water quality management plans and compliance with SD1/federal/state regulations to manage water quality impacts associated with storm water runoff.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

EssentialDuties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned.)

•   Conducts inspections of construction sites, post-construction best management practices (BMPs) and other related field investigations associated with storm water runoff.
• Identifies and evaluates performance of standard erosion prevention and sediment control BMPs.
• Completes and maintains electronic inspection records associated with construction site erosion prevention and sediment control and post-construction storm water facility installations.
• Coordinates with permittees (contractors, developers and property owners) to identify violations and appropriate remediation measures.
• Identifies issues of non-compliance and assists with providing supporting documentation for enforcement.
• Maintain assigned equipment and fleet to SD1 standards.
• Performs other duties as necessary within the engineering department.

Competencies:  

Core Competencies:  

• Accountability-  Displays personal accountability for tasks and deliverables
• Collaboration-  Demonstrates cooperation and teamwork
• Customer Focus-  Exhibits professional demeanor with internal and external customers
• Environmental Stewardship-  Demonstrates environmentally conscious practices
• Integrity-  Demonstrates responsibility towards the company, its property, and co-workers
  
  
• Safety-  Adheres to all SD1 safety policies and procedure

Department Competencies:

• Job Knowledge :  Strives to understand contributing factors, works to resolve complex situations
•   Productivity :  Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives
  
•   Dependability :  Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record
• Interpersonal Skills:   Builds strong relationships, is flexible/adaptable, works well with others, solicits feedback
• Quality :  Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services

  Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Items Used

% of time used

Handheld tools (hammers, shovels, sledgehammer, etc.)

0%

Equipment (quickie saw, drills, jackhammer, etc.)

0%

Heavy equipment (backhoes, skid steers, etc.)

0%

Machinery (pumps, motors, mounted saws, etc.)

0%

Computer or Laptop

100%

Please list the items that are used in this position and the associated % of time: 

Positions

% of time in position

Up to how much weight

Standing

20%

Walking