Environmental Inspections Supervisor
About The Position
DeKalb County is seeking an Environmental Inspections Supervisor to oversee and coordinate environmental and erosion/sedimentation inspections for land disturbance activities in accordance with DeKalb County Code and the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual (GSMM). The supervisor ensures site compliance with NPDES, local ordinances, and BMP standards through leadership of inspection staff, enforcement, and reporting. The purpose of this classification is to supervise inspection staff responsible for reviewing residential and commercial construction and land disturbance activities to ensure inspections are performed in accordance with applicable codes. The role supervises and coordinates environmental inspectors, ensures inspections are completed and accurately documented, enforces compliance, monitors BMP installation and maintenance, reviews erosion and stormwater plans, and leads pre-construction meetings. It also issues Notices of Violation and Stop Work Orders, maintains records and prepares reports, coordinates with departments and the public, and trains and mentors staff. The supervisor directs and evaluates staff, oversees schedules and work assignments, reviews timesheets and performance, addresses employee concerns, and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures. The role organizes and prioritizes work, ensures staff have necessary resources, monitors work in progress, inspects completed work, provides technical assistance, reports progress to management, and assists with procedure manuals. The position processes and maintains operational documentation and records, including inspection reports, plans, payroll, forms, and correspondence. It schedules and records inspector training and maintains certification and license records. It also ensures department vehicles are maintained, schedules repairs, and ensures vehicle availability.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Five years of experience in inspections, engineering, or construction management, including lead or supervisory experience.
- Must possess and maintain, or obtain within one year of employment, International Code Council (ICC) Residential and Commercial Building Inspections certifications or Level 1B certification from the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, depending on area of assignment.
- May be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications as deemed necessary.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with IPS and Project Dox software, including generating reports, using search engines, and resolving issues related to these programs.
- NPDES Certified Inspector.
- Local government experience.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, direct, and evaluate assigned staff, including scheduling, performance appraisals, counseling or discipline, and staff training.
- Organize, prioritize, and assign work; ensure staff have adequate resources; monitor work in progress; inspect completed work; and provide technical expertise for complex situations.
- Provide progress and activity reports to management and assist with revising procedure manuals.
- Process, prepare, review, and maintain documentation, reports, forms, correspondence, timesheets, and computerized or hardcopy records.
- Supervise and coordinate environmental inspectors and ensure inspections are completed and documented accurately.
- Enforce compliance with GESA, NPDES, UDO, local ordinances, and applicable codes and BMP standards.
- Monitor BMP installation and maintenance; review erosion and stormwater plans; and lead pre-construction meetings.
- Issue Notices of Violation and Stop Work Orders.
- Schedule inspector training and maintain records of inspector certifications and licenses.
- Ensure department vehicles are maintained, schedule maintenance and repairs, and ensure vehicles are available.
- Coordinate with departments and the public; train and mentor staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
