Storm Water Inspector II

Salary : $89,523.20 - $108,555.20 Annually
Location : City of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Job Number:
Business Area: 2114 - Stormwater
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

JOB INFORMATION
See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

Storm Water Inspector II positions independently perform journey-level inspections and enforcement of storm water regulations; inspect, evaluate, and enforce Best Management Practices (BMPs) for industrial and commercial businesses, and the City's Municipal Code; inspect industrial/commercial businesses and residences for proper maintenance of permanent Structural BMPs; perform investigations and mitigation of storm water pollutant sources; conduct outreach to educate business owners and citizens regarding pollution prevention, BMPs, and storm water regulations; perform enforcement actions; write technical reports; utilize databases and spreadsheets for report generation and data storage/retrieval; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:

• Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
  • 3.5% effective 7/1/27
  • 2% effective 7/1/28
  • 2% effective 1/1/29
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Storm Water Inspector II employees may be required to maneuver above, under, and around equipment during inspections; safely move across wet or uneven surfaces; ascend/descend ladders, stairs, and elevated catwalks; and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EDUCATION: You must meet ONE of the following options:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or Water Resources.
2. Bachelor's Degree in a closely related field, which MUST include the completion of at least 16 semester/24 quarter college-level units of both lecture and laboratory coursework in construction management, geology, chemistry, physics, biology, and/or environmental science for the purpose of demonstrating an understanding of fundamental physical, chemical, and biological processes, employing mathematics and computational tools as they relate to stormwater pollution prevention.

NOTE:

• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education lacked on a year-for-year basis. One year of full-time experience = 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units.

EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

1. Two years of full-time professional experience in industrial or commercial inspections applying federal or state storm water regulations at industrial/commercial facilities.
2. Two years of full-time professional chemical, environmental, construction engineering, or sanitary engineering experience, which MUST include the design, operation, and/or inspection of Structural Best Management Practices.
3. Two years of full-time professional storm water management experience for compliance with Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and compliance with the State of California General Permits (MS4, IGP, Construction); and/or specific NPDES Permits. Experience MUST include design, operation, inspection, and/or maintenance of storm water erosion and sediment control, using Best Management Practices.
4. Two years of full-time professional stormwater sampling in the field or laboratory experience in an industrial program which MUST include the sampling and analysis of toxic pollutants as it relates to compliance with federal, state, and local stormwater and/or wastewater regulations.
5. Two years of full-time professional environmental regulatory experience conducting site evaluations and determining compliance with environmental regulations, such as Municipal Codes and Permits, State General Permits, and other pertinent environmental regulations, which could include researching and developing alternative technologies and waste minimization strategies to reduce amounts of industrial/commercial waste.

NOTES:

• A Master's Degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, or a closely related field may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of one year of the required experience.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

NOTE Candidates will generally be required to provide proof of a valid driver license within approximately two weeks of receiving a conditional job offer.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Civil engineering experience which includes checking plans and designing water and sewer facilities.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
SCREENING PROCESS

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number; otherwise, they may miss employment opportunities.
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.

Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).

Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.

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I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Résumés are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?

• Current city employee
• Former city employee
• Current & former city employee
• None of the above

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If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.
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The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job

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Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, or a closely related field? NOTE: Attach proof of degree to your application.

• Yes
• No

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If you are meeting the education requirement with a Bachelor's Degree in a closely related field to Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or Water Resources, specify degree. NOTE: Attach transcripts to your application.
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If you are qualifying with a closely related degree, have you completed at least 16 semester/24 quarter college-level units of both lecture and laboratory course work in construction management, geology, chemistry, physics, biology, and/or environmental science? NOTE: Attach your transcripts to your application.

• Yes
• No

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If you are qualifying with a closely related degree, specify the college-level lecture and laboratory course work you have completed in construction management, geology, chemistry, physics, biology, and/or environmental science. Indicate the course title, number of units, school name, and date the course was completed.
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Do you possess a Master's Degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, or a closely related field? NOTE: Attach proof of degree to your application.

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to question #9, specify degree.
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If you are using a combination of experience and education to qualify, which of the following best describes your level of education?

• 0 to 29 semester/44 quarter units
• 30 semester/45 quarter units to 59 semester/89 quarter units
• 60 semester/90 quarter units to 89 semester/134 quarter units
• 90 semester/135 quarter units to 119 semester/179 quarter units
• 120 semester/180 quarter units or more

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How many years of full-time professional experience do you have in industrial or commercial inspection applying federal or state storm water regulations at industrial/commercial facilities?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

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Describe your full-time professional industrial or commercial inspection experience applying federal or state storm water regulations at an industrial/commercial facility. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."
14

How many years of full-time professional experience do you have in chemical, environmental, construction engineering, or sanitary engineering which includes the design, operation, and/or inspection of Structural Best Management Practices?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

15

Indicate in which of the following areas you have full-time professional experience.

• Chemical engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Construction engineering
• Sanitary engineering
• None of the above

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Indicate in which of the following areas you have full-time chemical, environmental, construction engineering, or sanitary engineering experience?

• Design
• Operation
• Inspection
• None of the above

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Describe your full-time professional chemical, environmental, construction engineering, or sanitary engineering experience which includes the design, operation and/or inspection of Structural Best Management Practices. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."
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How many years of full-time professional experience do you have in storm water management for compliance with Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and compliance with the State of California General Permits (MS4, IGP, Construction); and or specific NPDES Permits, which includes the design, operation, inspection, and/or management of storm water erosion and sediment control Best Management Practices?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to l