PART TIME WATERSHED INSPECTOR
Salary
$29.23 - $38.14 Hourly
Location
San Marcos, CA
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
2026 - 33
Department
Development Services
Opening Date
05/13/2026
Closing Date
6/16/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Start or expand your environmental career at the City of San Marcos Watershed Program! Are you looking for hands-on experience in environmental regulation? Join our team as a Part-Time Watershed Inspector. This isnt just a roleits a chance to build your resume and gain technical field experience while directly protecting our local water quality.
Youll spend the majority of your time in the field, where youll play a key role in following up on community concerns and helping resolve stormwater pollution concerns. Working under the direction of the Watershed Program Manager and supervision of the Watershed Administrator, you will be a vital part of the team assisting in the implementation of the Citys Stormwater Municipal Code.
WHY JOIN US?
WHAT YOULL DO
Field Investigations (Primary):
Perform patrols and investigations related to the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) program.
Respond to and document watershed concerns reported by the public or internal staff.
Schedule and perform follow-up inspections to ensure continued environmental health.
Verify inventories for Structural Best Management Practices (SBMPs).
Participate in occasional weekend outreach events to connect with the community.
Data, Excel & Office Support (Occasional):
Maintain inventories and databases for permit tracking requirements, utilize Excel to analyze numerical data and organize it for management review.
Prepare enforcement correspondence in accordance with the Citys Enforcement Response Plan.
Draft or update written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Watershed Program.
Assist with the development and review of public education, outreach, and training materials.
Community Collaboration:
Build positive working relationships with co-workers and the public using excellent customer service.
HOURS REQUIRED
While flexible based on the candidates personal schedule, the successful candidate will work an average of 20 hours per week. As a part-time employee, the Watershed Inspector may work up to 999 hours per fiscal year. Scheduled hours will depend upon the Departments need and budget approval.
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTEDApplications accepted beginning May 13, 2026
APPLICATIONS DUEApplications must be received by 4:00pm, June 3, 2026FIRST INTERVIEWSJune 16, 2026SECOND INTERVIEWSJune 23, 2026
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Learn more about the part time Watershed Inspector role.
This is a part time non-benefited position, however effective 07/01/2015 part time employees will receive 1 hour of sick leave accrual per 30 hours worked. Employees in this category are eligible to use up to 27 hours per year and are able to carry over up to 54 sick leave hours per year.
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Are you a recent graduate or actively pursuing a degree?
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Have you ever filled a role related to environmental compliance? If so, please provide details.
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Please indicate years of relevant experience below:
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Please describe your experience using Microsoft 365 (i.e. Excel, Word, etc.)
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This position requires field work during standard business hours. Within the window of Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, what is your availability? Please list specific days and time blocks you are open to working.
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Employer City of San Marcos
Address 1 Civic Center Dr.
San Marcos, California, 92069
Phone 760-744-1050
Website http://www.sanmarcosca.gov