Stormwater Inspector
Job Overview
The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) is responsible for the implementation of the inspection and enforcement Program of the State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Industrial Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) in the Municipal Separate Sewer System (MS4) area. Through this program, BEPA inspects applicable facilities covered under the SPDES MSGP and assesses unpermitted industrial and commercial facilities to determine their potential need for SPDES permit coverage.
BEPA seeks to hire a Project Manager Intern for the Industrial and Commercial (IC) Program in the Watershed Management and MS4 Compliance Unit located in Queens, NY. Under direct supervision, the selected candidates will perform compliance inspections at industrial and commercial facilities to verify compliance with MSGP permit. He/she will also perform additional studies as assigned to support MS4 permit and stormwater program such as planning, coordination, implementation and assessment of stormwater management projects, engineering and design research, investigation, studies and calculation and site-specific recommendations for stormwater management and pollution prevention practices.
Typical Major Tasks:
- Pre-inspection review of facility information and records.
- Perform site inspections and evaluation of best management practices in accordance with NYSDEC MSGP permit.
- Utilize IC database for permit and compliance tracking to evaluate various elements of the Industrial and Commercial Program.
- Prepare inspection reports, issue applicable enforcement, and follow up with facility to close out open enforcement issues.
- Assist legal team in matters related to enforcement and representation at Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).
PROJECT MANAGER INTERN# - 22425