Inspector, Construction, Environmental & Urban Planning

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

Inspector SALARY:$50,007.10 - $64,680.01

DEPARTMENT:

Public Works Opening Date:08/27/2026

Closing Date:09/11/2026 12:00 a.m.FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt, Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP:
Just cause subject to a probationary period CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIM E:
Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is 8:00am – 4:30pm.

GENERAL SUMMARY Inspects construction sites and various properties where earth changes have been undertaken to ensure compliance with Part 91 of Act 451 of 1994 and the Macomb County Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance. Ensures adjacent streets are clean, silt fences, mulch mats, rows of sod are properly installed, onsite catch basins are properly protected, and any adjacent wetlands or drains are protected from sediment breach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Performs storm and sanitary sewer, residential, and commercial inspections for soil erosion control.

Communicates with homeowners and builders to implement correct soil measures.

Files soil erosion permits and other related documents.

Communicates with the public regarding questions related to the permitting process, site complaints, and information of specific projects.

Assembles and maps daily workload, provides onsite recording of inspections, and compiles daily inspection reports.

Schedules site inspections and compiles permits.

Corresponds with the municipalities regarding site status.

Provides monthly and end of the year reports for soil erosion activity, storm water phase 2, and any other numbers or reports needed for the annual report.

Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS Required

Education and Experience Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test Required Licenses or Certifications Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license, operable automobile and insurance

Preferred

Education and Experience Previous construction experience

Preferred Licenses or Certifications Soil Erosion Control Certificate Storm Water Certificate Confined Space Certificate COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of:

Construction materials and terminology

Macomb County Soil Erosion Ordinance Part 91 of act 451

Applicable software applications

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

Skill in:

Organization and time management

Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships

Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature

Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios

Ability to:

Read and comprehend construction drawings and specifications

Prepare and maintain records on materials and work progress

Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

Meet schedules and deadlines of the work Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

Communicate highly complex information to people with varying levels of knowledge

Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected situations

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals, clients and the public

Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S =Never/Seldom O =Occasionally F/C = Frequently/Continuously Work Environment Office or similar indoor environment: F/COutdoor environment: F/CStreet environment (near moving traffic): OConstruction…