Job Description
Performs technical work in the inspection of construction site development projects with regards to erosion/sediment control, stormwater management, and/or pollution prevention per local ordinances, and in accordance with the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP), Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Program (VESCP), and Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Construction General Permit. Work is performed under regular supervision.
There are three levels available for this position classification in order to support growth and development and the hiring salary ranges for those levels are:
Environmental Inspector I – Grade A08 $49,0888 - $66,268
Environmental Inspector II – Grade A10 $56,222 - $75,920
Environmental Inspector III – Grade A11 $60,174 - $81,244
Examples of Duties
- Conducts inspection of erosion & sediment controls, stormwater management facilities, storm sewer, drainage/conveyance channels, pollution prevention controls, etc. for construction site development projects to ensure procedures and materials comply with approved plans and specifications in accordance with local ordinances and state regulations;
- Ensures inspection frequencies are adhered to in accordance with local ordinances and state regulations;
- Assists regulated community and general public with interpreting regulations, requirements, and responsibilities.
- Understands the basic components of approved plans, including but not limited to Grading Plans, Major Site Plans, Construction Plans, Lot Grading Plans, Pollution Prevention Plans, and is able to read and interpret said plans;
- Documents inspection findings in established inspection report, and information management system.
- Issues inspection reports and Notice(s) to Comply, when necessary, to achieve regulatory
- compliance;
- Coordinates with appropriate personnel to resolve problems, such as interpreting approved plans and specifications;
- Recommends and approves construction site field changes where conditions warrant;
- Reviews construction site development plans and conducts pre-construction meetings with relevant construction personnel;
- Monitors the installation and maintenance of erosion & sediment controls, stormwater
- infrastructure, stormwater best management practices (BMP), pollution prevention practices, and other related controls;
- Inspects development projects to provide field data in support of local/state permit termination, and performance bond decisions;
- Recommends approval or denial of occupancy permit(s) for residential or commercial structures;
- Testifies in court, if necessary, to provide information regarding construction site development projects or other related issues;
- Receives and acts upon citizen complaints regarding erosion, drainage, land disturbance, and other related issues;
- Interacts with property owners in response to complaints and makes recommendations for
- compliance and/or alleviation of concern(s);
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of local/state erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and pollution prevent practices, specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry
- developments; and
- Performs related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of local and state erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, pollution prevention practices, methods and procedures; general knowledge of Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) and other local and state environmental regulations; general knowledge of construction practices, techniques, materials and equipment; ability to read and interpret basic components of approved plans, including but not limited to, Grading Plans, Major Site Plans, Construction Plans, Lot Grading Plans, Pollution Prevention Plans; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision; ability to prioritize and efficiently manage time; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and other departments, contractors, and the general public; ability to exercise considerable tact, and professionalism while interacting with the regulated community, and the general public. Proficiency with electronic devices, including but not limited to, desktop computer, laptop computer, smartphone(s), tablet(s), as well as associated software (MS Office, GIS applications, email, and other related software).
Education and Experience
Environmental Inspector I:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by vocational or technical courses with regards to construction, engineering, or environmental science. Experience conducting construction and/or environmental inspections is a plus.
Environmental Inspector II:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree of Science related to construction, engineering, or environmental science with two (2) years of related work experience; or any combination of education and experience from high school with four (4) years of related work experience. For advancement from Environmental Inspector I to Environmental Inspector II, one (1) year of service to Stafford County as an Environmental Inspector I with an “Effective” or higher rating on most recent performance evaluation.
Environmental Inspector III:
Any combination of education and related work experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree of Science related to construction, engineering, or environmental science with two (2) years of related work experience; or any combination of education and related work experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree of Science related to construction, engineering, or environmental science with four (4) years of related work experience; or any combination of education and experience from high school with six (6) years of related work experience. For advancement from Environmental Inspector II to Environmental Inspector III, three (3) years of service to Stafford County as an Environmental Inspector II with an “Effective” or higher rating on two most recent performance evaluations.
