Erosion Control Inspector

Town of Mooresville•Mooresville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Erosion Control Inspector performs technical work related to inspecting, monitoring, reporting, enforcing, and providing general guidance on matters related to the Town of Mooresville Erosion Control Program. This position conducts field inspections, investigates potential violations, works directly with developers, contractors, property owners, and residents, and takes appropriate enforcement action when necessary. The position also assists with compliance related to the Phase II Stormwater Ordinance, including Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) inspections and public storm pipe installation. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Engineering Technician III and requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret plans, specifications, ordinances, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Construction, or a related field.
Five (5) years of experience in construction, building management, and/or maintenance.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Ability to obtain NCSU Stormwater Control Measure Inspection and Maintenance Certification within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs routine inspections on residential, commercial, and Town projects to monitor compliance and maintain inspection reports.
Issues notices of violations, including stop work orders, and follows up to ensure issues have been addressed.
Investigates complaints about potential erosion control violations or in response to specific incidents in a timely manner and initiates enforcement activities as necessary.
Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with the Town of Mooresville erosion control ordinance, including checking perimeters, silt fence, construction entrances, sediment basins, grading, and other mitigation efforts.
Maintains thorough knowledge of erosion and sedimentation control laws, ordinances, principles, methods, and control and remediation strategies.
Reads, prepares, and interprets plans and specifications.
Conducts pre-construction meetings with engineers, developers, and contractors.
Prepares and maintains detailed records and statistics related to erosion control enforcement activities and prepares written reports as needed.
Conducts follow-up and final inspections and issues certificates of completion and compliance.
Conducts field inspections for the installation of public storm drainage.
Conducts Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) inspections for project close-out.
Performs other tasks as required.

Benefits

5% Town contribution to your 401(k), no employee match required
Choice of three medical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions
Town-paid life insurance at 1.5× annual salary
Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage (up to $8,000 per month)
Wellness Incentive Program, with A discount of $240 annually on medical premium for participation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health and work-life support
Volunteer Time-Off: 16 hours per calendar year to volunteer at any approved agency or organization
Vacation Leave: Starting 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront!
Holidays: Employees accrue 13-14 paid holidays per year
Floating Holiday and Wellness Day: New hires receive one Floating Holiday and one Wellness Day up front each year
Bereavement Leave: Up to five days per occurrence for deaths within the employee’s immediate family
On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents coming in 2026!
Down payment assistance
Pet insurance
Gym reimbursement