Environmental Inspector I/II/III

James City County•Williamsburg, VA

5d•$52,254 - $100,292

About The Position

Performs responsible (Inspector I/II) or experienced (Inspector III) work, monitoring, planning, and inspecting a variety of environmental development programs for the County. There are three levels of Inspector distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee. Inspector I: $52,254 - $81,393/ year Inspector II: $55,910 - $87,242/ year Inspector III: $64,066 - $100,292/ year

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma; and some experience in engineering, construction, or soil conservation or related field.
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a Virginia driver’s license and an acceptable driving record based on James City County criteria.
Knowledge of principles and practice of construction, erosion and sediment control, storm drainage, stormwater management, or soil conservation; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Skill in the use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and the public.

Responsibilities

Performs compliance monitoring on private and County development projects in accordance with related laws, regulations, and programs; performs pre-construction meetings for Erosion and Sediment Control program requirements; and responds to citizen inquiries about erosion and sediment control.
Utilizes PermitLink software, issue land disturbing permits and track progress of development projects; review and process record drawings and construction certifications for stormwater management facilities; computes, with supervision, performance surety on projects; reviews progress of guaranteed work to ensure compliance with approved plans.
Investigates and reports Damage Assessments as needed following major weather events; provides assistance regarding drainage and erosion control problems during construction, responds promptly to citizen questions, complaints and concerns relating to environmental and drainage concerns.
(Inspector II) Performs plan of development reviews on basic cases for Erosion and Sediment Control program requirements.
(Inspector III) Performs plan of development reviews on complex cases for erosion and sediment control program requirements; computes and provides recommendations on release or reduction of performance surety on projects; case management of administrative or formal Chesapeake Bay Exceptions and administrative or local wetland board tidal wetland applications.
Performs other duties as assigned.