Certification
Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)
EnviroCert International, Inc. (ECI)
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A Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) embraces the science of surface erosion and sediment control. This practice also specializes in the study and subsequent reduction of the adverse effects of environmental pollutants, whether natural or manmade, as it relates to soil, water, and air.
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Apply national regional and local rules regulations and ordinances governing erosion sediment control and stormwater management to maintain and restore the chemical physical and biological integrity of adjacent waterwaysCommunicate compliance methods and explain applicable rules regulations and ordinances to project stakeholders including owners contractors and regulatory agenciesAssess existing site conditions limitations and resources including sensitive resources requiring protection or mitigation through field observation and interpretation of site condition reportsRead and interpret soils reports to evaluate subsurface conditions soil profiles seasonal high water table soil texture and limitations for erosion and sediment control designDevelop Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans local Stormwater Management Plans and Erosion and Sediment Control Plans in compliance with national state and local design standards and ordinancesDevelop cost estimates for plan implementation including site takeoff quantity calculations and research of item maintenance and replacement costs for erosion sediment and runoff control measuresIncorporate hydrology and drainage designs performed by licensed professionals including hydrologic cycle components runoff factors curve numbers and hydrograph analysis into erosion and sediment control plansManage run-on onsite runoff and site discharges by applying drainage pattern analysis and hydrology calculations across all project development stagesQuantify predicted soil loss for single storm events and annual periods using USLE RUSLE and related methodologies and apply results to design systems that reduce adverse erosion and sediment dischargeSelect and apply appropriate runoff management practices to intercept run-on convey runoff and discharge from the site in compliance with drainage designs and permit requirementsPlan and implement temporary and permanent soil stabilization techniques for non-concentrated flow areas including seeding sod mulch grading benching and rolled erosion control productsPlan and implement soil stabilization measures for concentrated flow areas including vegetated channels hard armor rip rap diversions and outlet protection structuresAssess soil fertility and interpret soil reports to determine site suitability and calculate soil amendments required to establish fertile stable and sustainable vegetation for erosion and sediment controlEstablish and manage vegetation for erosion control by applying knowledge of plant growth properties seeding rates soil amendments mulching methods and post-establishment management practicesApply wind erosion control measures including ridging windscreens soil binders vegetation and stockpile management practices to reduce fugitive dust and wind-driven soil lossSelect and install sediment control measures including sediment fences fiber rolls sediment basins drain inlet protection and advanced treatment systems to capture and manage site sedimentManage construction site operations including work scheduling material and waste management stockpile management spill prevention dewatering and pollutant discharge controls in compliance with SWPPP requirementsConduct stormwater sampling including collection preservation delivery QA/QC and data management for visible and non-visible pollutants in compliance with applicable regulationsInspect construction sites to verify BMP installation and maintenance compliance with plans specifications and regulatory requirements and identify needs for modification or additional controlsManage non-stormwater discharges including concrete washout process waters dewatering operations hazardous waste and sanitary waste in compliance with applicable permit and regulatory requirements