Commission Stormwater Inspector Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $84,656.00 - $100,845.00 Annually
Location : Transportation and Public Works Stormwater - 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-2609
Department: Public Works
Division: Stormwater
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
Closing Date: 7/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose & Job Related Requirements
REPORTS TO: Public Works Director
FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Executive
CLASSIFICATION: Regular Non-Merit - Serves at the discretion of the Department Director
PAY GRADE: 126
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to administer, manage and coordinate the operations of the Stormwater Division. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: planning, designing, scheduling, reviewing and managing assigned Transportation and Public Works projects; preparing/approving division budgets; coordinating and supervising division personnel and activities; approving purchase requests; administering ordinances; and performing additional tasks as assigned.
Job Related Requirements
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related discipline with five years of experience in public works administration and the planning, design, construction and maintenance of stormwater management systems or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Professional Engineer (PE) required.
Three years of supervisory experience is required.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Certification as a Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Level 1A required.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Plans, directs, supervises and evaluates assigned personnel; handles employee concerns; directs work assignments; completes employee performance appraisals; recommends disciplinary action when required.
Oversees day-to-day operations of Athens-Clarke County Stormwater Management Program elements and assigned staff including: land development's plans review, permitting, inspection, right-of-way acceptance and record keeping, stormwater education staff s, utility & billing, and inventory and inspection of stormwater infrastructure.
Administer and ensures regulatory compliance of the County's NPDES Phase II MS4 permit, including plan development, documentation, and annual reporting to GAEPD.
Develops recommendations for standards of stormwater land development best management practices and administers periodic updates of departmental technical standards in coordination with other Departments and Division Administrators.
Administers erosion control, floodplain, and stormwater ordinances, and serve as the Point in Charge for Athens-Clarke County Unified Government's Local Issuing Authority.
Responds to citizen/commission requests and complains, including development of agenda items, presentations, ordinance creation and/or modification, and other correspondence as necessary.
Oversee the Stormwater Utility operations including audits, adjustment requests, credit applications, and collections activities.
Direct the County's Watershed Management Program elements during field activities, water quality data analysis, and watershed management plan development.
Conducts and/or reviews modeling, planning, and engineering studies in support of capital projects and land development plans reviews, and provides technical support during plan reviews; prepares reports detailing findings and concluding recommendations; and reviews and verifies engineering calculations and analysis submitted by consultant engineers or internal engineering technicians.
Attends division and department meetings to project, plan, design, assess funding, and schedule projects.
Prepares, reviews and approves studies, plans, and reports.
Prepares and submits the division's annual budget.
Approves purchasing requests and payroll.
Prepares division project schedules.
Reviews and approves personnel actions.
Prepares project status reports and presentations.
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the Unified Government pf Athens-Clarke County and the operations and functions of the Transportation & Public Works Department.
Knowledge of management, human resource management/personnel, financial and civil engineering practices, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
Knowledge of any changes in policy, methods, operations, budgetary and equipment needs, etc. as they pertain to departmental and human resource/personnel operations and activities.
Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.
Knowledge of the use of computers for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and various computer software programs relevant to the position.
Skill in organizational, management and human relations.
Ability to develop and administer policies, procedures, plans and activities and to monitor the performance of subordinates against measured established goals.
Ability to develop and administer operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of specific duties of the position.
Ability to develop and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, management, employees, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the county as they relate to the Public Works Department.
Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
Ability to handle required calculations using statistical calculations.
Ability to read, understand and interpret personnel and financial reports and related materials.
Supplemental Information
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED
TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including engineering scales, drafting tools, calculators and general office equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving assignments and/or directions to assistants / from supervisors.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of engineering publications particularly related to hydrology, hydraulic, transportation and roadway construction, invoices, drainage reports, project schedules, construction plans, roadway encroachment permits, driveway permits, and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare division and project work schedules, commission reports, project status reports, and design and construction specifications using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including civil engineering, accounting and personnel terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; interpret graphs; computer discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, etc.; perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots, and polynomials; and perform statistical calculations which include frequency distributions, reliability and validity of tests, correlation techniques, factor analysis, and econometrics.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with drafting tools and general office equipment.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using drafting tools and general office equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as engineering scales, calculators, drafting tools and general office equipment. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone, two-way radio.
ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or
Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.
BENEFITS
WELLNESS
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
01
Do you have an advanced degree (Bachelor's or higher) in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have your Professional Engineer (PE)?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a certification as a Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Level 1A?

• No
• Yes

04
Which best describes your experience in public works administration and the planning, design, construction and maintenance of stormwater management systems?

• None
• Less than 3 years
• 3 years or more but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more but less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

05
Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

06
Please indicate below how many years of supervisory experience you have.

• None
• Less than 3 years
• 3 or more but less than five years
• 5 or more but less than ten years
• 10 years or more

Required Question