Environmental Inspector I/II/III
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
• Performs compliance monitoring on private and County development projects in accordance with related laws, regulations and programs; performs preconstruction meetings for erosion and sediment control program requirements; responds to citizen inquiries about erosion and sediment control.
• Utilizes PermitLink software, issue land disturbing permits and track progress of development projects; review and process record drawings and construction certifications for stormwater management facilities; computes, with supervision, performance surety on projects; reviews progress of guaranteed work to ensure compliance with approved plans.
• Investigates and reports Damage Assessments as needed following major weather events; provides assistance regarding drainage and erosion control problems during construction, responds promptly to citizen questions, complaints and concerns relating to environmental and drainage concerns.
• (Inspector II) Performs plan of development reviews on basic cases for erosion and sediment control program requirements.
• (Inspector III) Performs plan of development reviews on complex cases for erosion and sediment control program requirements; computes and provides recommendations on release or reduction of performance surety on projects; case management of administrative or formal Chesapeake Bay Exceptions and administrative or local wetland board tidal wetland applications.
Requirements:
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma; and, some experience in engineering, construction or soil conservation or related field.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a Virginia driver’s license and an acceptable driving record based on James City County criteria.
• Knowledge of principles and practice of construction, erosion and sediment control, storm drainage, Stormwater management, or soil conservation; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Skill in the use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and the public.
