Drain Inspector Job West Olive Michigan USA,Engineering

Location: West Olive

Under general supervision, locates and inspects County and non‑county drains to identify and remedy obstructions, damage, deterioration and other sources of drain failure. Coordinates repair, replacement and modification of existing drains, and represents the county’s interests in the construction of new drains. Assists in fulfilling the county’s mandated obligations under the provisions of the Michigan Drain Code (PA 40 of 1956) and the implementation and enforcement of the federal Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act, Part 91 of P.A. 451, 1994 as amended.

This is a full‑time, benefitted position based out of the Water Resources Commissioner’s office located at 12220 Fillmore Street, West Olive, MI 49460. Typical working hours are Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Essential Functions

Locates and inspects County and other public and private drains in response to complaints or concerns from property owners and/or in the aftermath of severe weather events.

Evaluates major obstructions, damage, deterioration and/or obsolescence of drains and/or components thereof, and prepares specifications for removal, repair, reconstruction and/ or alteration projects. Removes debris, detritus and other readily managed obstructions from drains.

Prepares requests for proposals, solicits bids and contracts with authorized vendors for drain maintenance projects. Secures the services of consulting engineers to design and develop specifications for drain maintenance and reconstruction projects.

Contacts local units of government for approval of drain maintenance projects costing in excess of the statutorily authorized maximum per mile annual drain assessment.

Inspects completed drain maintenance to ensure work meets with the standards and specifications of the Water Resources Commissioner/contract requirements/construction plans and recommends payment for services.

Reviews requests for permits to cross existing drains with driveways and other access ways to ensure that planned culverts provide sufficient elevation and diameter to permit unimpeded stormwater drainage and issues permits. Reviews requests for permits to extend utilities across or along drains, ensuring that utility lines will be placed at sufficient depths or distances from drains to prevent damage to their integrity and issues permits.

Prepares application and required documentation to obtain permits to work in the highway/road right‑of‑way, perform drain maintenance, and any additional project specific permits.

Serves as Ottawa County’s representative for public and private drain construction projects, participates in pre‑construction meetings, and accepts or requests rework of finished construction before adding a drain to the county’s jurisdiction.

Documents inspections with field notes, drawings and photographs and prepares written inspection reports.

Maps locations and dimensions of drains in hydrology layer of the county GIS system, and edits hydrology data.

Assists in the implementation of the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act and Federal Clean Water Act Phase II Stormwater Permit Program, performing inspections and collection and testing of discharge samples as required.

Participates in the response to stormwater runoff emergencies, including collecting and compiling documentation required for applications for state and federal disaster declarations.

Receives and responds to requests for information and assistance and/or complaints with respect to flood control and water quality management issues.

Performs other functions as assigned.

Associate’s degree in Construction Management, engineering technology, hydrology, environmental science or other relevant field and two years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance of storm drains and/or soil conservation structures and devices, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Satisfactory completion of the State of Michigan Erosion Control Training Program within six (6) months of the date of hire.

Valid State of Michigan Motor Vehicle Operator’s Permit to operate County vehicles.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Thorough working knowledge of the…