Inspector, Construction, Construction Labor & Trades

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.

Inspector

$50,007.10 - $64,680.01

Public Works

08/27/2026

09/11/2026 12:00 a.m.

Non-Exempt, Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement

Just cause subject to a probationary period

Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is 8:00am – 4:30pm.

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.

• 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.

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license, operable automobile and insurance

• Previous construction experience

• Soil Erosion Control Certificate
• Storm Water Certificate
• Confined Space Certificate

• Construction materials and terminology
• Macomb County Soil Erosion Ordinance Part 91 of act 451
• Applicable software applications
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

• 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

• 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