Job Summary

$52,254 - $100,292  / year or higher DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits 

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 

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

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