Stormwater Management Inspector (Environmental Control Inspector)

Anne Arundel County•Anne Arundel County, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Anne Arundel County Government is looking to fill a full-time permanent, safety-sensitive Stormwater Management Inspector (Environmental Control Inspector) position within the Department of Inspections and Permits. This is skilled work in securing and maintaining compliance with the approved plans, County and national codes and regulations governing stormwater management and erosion and sediment control in construction projects. Work involves responsibility for effecting compliance with legally established codes and regulations for the county's soil erosion and sedimentation and stormwater management programs. Work includes the application of discretion and judgment in the interpretation of pertinent codes and regulations and in making inspections. Work is performed under general supervision within established policies, regulations, and technical guidelines, and is reviewed by a superior through conferences and reports.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by courses in plan reading
Two or more years of experience in erosion control practices and infrastructure installations or a related field
A Maryland certificate in training for erosion control or ability to obtain the certificate within six months of hire
A valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license
Considerable knowledge of soil erosion and sedimentation control methods and stormwater management practices
Considerable knowledge of construction methods and procedures
Ability to inspect complex construction projects for compliance with stormwater management practices as well as soil and erosion control regulations
Ability to read, review, interpret, and evaluate complex grading and construction plans
Ability to enforce and interpret regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate inspectors
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, contractors, land owners, and the public

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of grading and stormwater management control practices
Experience conducting stormwater management facility inspections during and after construction, stream channel outfall investigations, and as-built stormwater management inspections
Experience reviewing, reading, and interpreting as-built plans, grading plans, writing inspection reports, and enforcing compliance with approved plans
Experience with computer programs, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and GIS/mapping programs
Excellent communication skills, oral and written

Responsibilities

Conducts soil erosion and sedimentation control and stormwater construction inspections
Conducts construction meetings
Makes minor field adjustments in plans
Investigates complaints and code violations
Performs stormwater management construction and monitoring inspections of stormwater management practices for subdivisions, single-family dwellings, and facilities
Advises contractors, land owners, and others regarding soil erosion and stormwater codes and regulations
Assists in the review of applications and issues permits
Investigates possible or actual problems and complaints
Initiates corrective actions
Prepares written inspection reports as per County Code
Maintains necessary records and reports
Attends seminars
Performs related work as required