RVSS Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector (ESCI) Certification - Nov 6th

Stormwater Program Manager, Jennie Morgan

Rogue Valley Sewer Services

Get certified as an Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector in Oregon!

RVSS Erosion and Sediment Control Certification

<h3>Erosion &amp; Sediment Control Inspector Course (DEQ-Approved)</h3>Oregon DEQ 1200-C and 1200-CN permits require each project to designate a certified Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Inspector. This DEQ-approved course fulfills that requirement and equips participants with the essential knowledge to apply for permits, develop ESC plans, and oversee the installation and inspection of control measures.What You’ll Learn This 6.5-hour training covers the full scope of erosion and sediment control essentials, including:<ul><li>History and implementation of stormwater regulations</li><li>Environmental impacts of stormwater runoff</li><li>Fundamentals of erosion and sedimentation</li><li>1200-C NPDES permit application process and requirements</li><li>ESC plan development and inspector responsibilities</li><li>Common best management practices (BMPs)</li></ul>Course Format<ul><li>Classroom instruction</li><li>Field-based skills demonstration</li><li>Certification exam (80% passing score required)</li></ul>Upon successful completion, participants will receive an RVSS ESC Inspector Certification, valid for 3 years.<h3>Learning Objectives</h3>By the end of this course, participants will be able to:<ul><li>Understand erosion and sedimentation processes and impacts</li><li>Identify conditions that may lead to stormwater compliance issues</li><li>Navigate DEQ and RVSS permitting procedures</li><li>Select and implement BMPs to maintain compliance with 1200-C/CN permits</li><li>Oversee installation and maintenance of construction stormwater controls</li><li>Conduct site inspections and document findings</li><li>Maintain logbooks and required permit documentation</li></ul><h3>Who Should Attend</h3>This course is open to all, but especially valuable for:<ul><li>Visual monitors / inspectors for 1200-C/CN sites</li><li>Construction site supervisors and workers</li><li>Developers and project engineers</li><li>Staff involved in preparing or reviewing ESC plans</li><li>Property owners planning development</li><li>Public officials and agency staff</li></ul>No prerequisites required.Questions?Contact: Ben Poaster, Stormwater Program Coordinator📧bpoaster@rvss-or.gov

Agenda

Student Check-In

History and Regulation, Stormwater Foundations, ESC Basics, 1200-C Permit Requirements, Process & Documents, and ESCP Development


Morning Classroom Instruction

Lunch

Visual Monitoring and Inspections followed by a Field Practical Application and Skills Demonstration.  Dress appropriately for field work!

Inspections, Field Practical Application and Skills Demonstration

Non-Compliance and Enforcement, Permit Termination, Final Stabilization, and Inspector Certification Test Review

Afternoon Classroom Instruction and Review

Inspector Certification Test

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