Environmental Programs Inspector

Division:
Environmental Services FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Performs entry- to intermediate-level professional work supporting the management, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of County drainage systems. Serves as the primary liaison for landowners by responding to inquiries and coordinating drainage-related activities. Conducts system inspections, assists with project coordination, and supports the County Drainage Authority to ensure work meets Federal, State, and local standards. This position investigates complaints and conducts on site inspections of the County drainage system and Department permitted projects to identify ordinance violations and enforce compliance with county codes and regulations.

Inspections are performed using drone technology or through direct, on foot field assessments. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Environmental Programs Administrator.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Serve as the first point of contact for the department by answering calls, assisting visitors, and directing inquiries to appropriate staff while providing professional customer service.

Assist with zoning permit inspections by conducting site visits, documenting results, and updating permit databases to ensure ordinance compliance.

Assist landowners with drainage system inquiries, petitions, and maintenance requests, including coordinating site visits and explaining procedures.

Support drainage system maintenance and construction projects.

Assist with drainage committee operations and support development and implementation of annual work plans for vegetation management, inspections, and drainage system maintenance.

Maintain records, databases, and documentation related to ditch systems, inspections, projects, and contractor activities.

Acts as the county agriculture inspector; tests and confirms results of those wishing to become licensed as a pesticide applicator.

Coordinate communication between County staff, contractors, engineers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders and prepare informational materials related to drainage system management.

Investigate complaints and perform site inspections to identify potential ordinance violations and ensure compliance with county codes and regulations.

Document violations, determine corrective actions, conduct follow-up inspections, maintain enforcement records, and assist in preparing cases when necessary.

Educate property owners and the public on code requirements and compliance practices.

Inspect construction sites and monitor stormwater BMP implementation to ensure compliance with erosion control, stormwater regulations, SWPPP, and NPDES requirements.

Maintain stormwater compliance records and coordinate corrective actions when violations occur.

Performs field inspections of localhydrologic monitoring stations, verifies operational status of water level gauges, records and logs stage measurements with precision, and prepares standardized periodic reports detailing site conditions and observed water level data.

Demonstrate strong oral and written communication, organizational, and presentation skills.

Acts as the county agriculture inspector; tests and confirms results of those wishing to become licensed as a pesticide applicator.

Attends work during regularly scheduled hours.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Ability to work in various weather conditions; ability to create various documents and presentation that will be needed to carry out job responsibilities; ability to compare, differentiate, measure, sort, assemble, decipher, and transcribe data and information; ability to understand and perform required reporting at the County, State, and Federal levels; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff, elected officials, contractors, engineers, consultants, local government units, educators, state and federal agencies, nonprofits, and general public;

general knowledge of GIS; general knowledge of standard office equipment and Microsoft programs; thorough knowledge of local, state and federal mandates and statutes regulating wetlands, shoreland and water management.

Associate degree in water resource management, environmental studies, urban studies, planning, natural resources, conservation, agriculture, biology, or related…