Environmental Control Inspector BSEED Job Detroit area,Michigan USA,Government

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL INSPECTORBUILDINGS, SAFETY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT Environmental Enforcement

Environmental Enforcement Section enforces portions of Chapter 8 (Property Maintenance), all of Chapter 42 (Solid Waste) codes and issues violations for:

High Weeds and Grass
Failure to Remove Snow and Ice
Inoperable Vehicles
Improper Placement of Courville containers
Rat Harborage
Illegal Dumping

Environmental Enforcement section provides community outreach and training activities to familiarize residents with ordinance requirements on the storage, handling, and transport of solid waste.

Environmental Enforcement Inspectors investigate, educate, and protect the city against environmental rodent infestations. Through the Rodent Impact Program, Environmental Enforcement educates the public on ways to reduce rodent populations.

Under general supervision, checks for violations of and secures compliance with environmental ordinances; informs the public of pertinent regulations and proper methods for compliance; and recommends the collection of waste exceeding exempt provisions.

Inspect residential and commercial streets, sidewalks, alleys, vacant lots, and private property for the presence of litter or refuse, improper or illegal storage of refuse, or other waste material.

Inspect for defective or illegal waste receptacles, storage methods, and the presence of noxious weeds or illegal weed growth.

Inspect for environmental rodent infestations and potential rodent havens to determine if proper protection against rodent infestation has been taken and carry out extermination measures when needed.

Investigate complaints and generate work orders regarding environmental sanitation and nuisances such as solid waste, illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, street and alley sanitation, litter, noxious weeds, and rodent infestation as needed.

Apply extermination measures to reduce the population of rodents in alleys, streets, and other property.

Coordinate with private or City contractors in the removal of debris.

Survey vacant lots before and after contractual services are rendered to ensure satisfactory performance.

Determine ownership of properties in violation of City ordinances using an online database.

Inform merchants, householders, and property owners of ordinance violations and responsibilities.

Provide information and present in community meetings concerning proper litter, refuse, waste, weed, and rodent control methods and measures.

Obtain ordinance compliance through the use of the telephone, mail, or other contacts.

Issue and serve ordinance violation notices.

Prepare written reports and activity records

Appear as a witness in court cases.

QUALIFICATIONS (required)

High school graduation or G.E.D.
One year of office or field experience involving recordkeeping and public contacts.
Employees in this class will be required when necessary to operate a motor vehicle; a valid State of Michigan Operator License is required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid State of Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator (7D) & License required within six (6) months of hire in order to obtain permanent status. Employees hired into the Environmental Control Inspector position should be prepared to take the practice test within the first (30) days after the effective start date.
- The fee for the State of Michigan Commercial Pesticide (7D) License is $75
- The fee for the Pesticide Core Test is $75
- To obtain the license you are required to pass both tests with an additional $75 fee for the license.
- The total cost for a license is $225
- Employees are reimbursed the $75 fee for the Pesticide License

EQUIVALENCY

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and…