Environmental Compliance Inspector

JOB INFORMATION

Non-exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday

• Friday; 7:00 a.m.

• 3:30 p.m.; full-benefits

This skilled technical position is responsible for Environmental code compliance inspection and enforcement on construction projects within Frederick County and under the authority of the Environmental Compliance Section (ECS). Supervision is received from the Lead Environmental Compliance Inspector, Department of Permits and Inspections.

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TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how much we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment

• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover

• 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays

• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending

• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit

• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program

• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan

• Vesting after 5 years of service

• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.

Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.For more information, visit ourbenefitspage on the Frederick County Governmentjob opportunities webpage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct on-site inspections and enforcement of:

• Sediment Control installation and maintenance

• Storm Water Management installation and maintenance

• Forest Resource Protective device installation and maintenance

• Forest Resource plantings

Prepare and maintain detailed inspection reports on each assigned project and/or other incident response

Issue Violation Notices, Stop Work Orders, Civil and/or Criminal Citations as necessary to gain plan/code compliance

Review for adequacy, cost estimates submitted for guaranteeing compliance to approved plans

Review and recommend release/reduction amounts of Developers moneys being held for guarantee of compliance

Respond to citizen complaints or inquiries into Environmental issues within ECS jurisdiction

Perform other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• High school graduation or equivalent

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in the inspection, design or review of sediment control, stormwater management or forest resource related projects (or any combination thereof) - OR -Minimum 4 years of work experience in land grading and/or geotechnical testing fields

• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges

• Ability to obtain, and maintain yearly certification refreshers

• Considerable knowledge of the current Maryland Standards and Specifications for Sediment Control

• Considerable knowledge of MD 378 Dam Safety Specifications

• Knowledge of the Maryland State Forest Conservation Manual

• Knowledge of construction materials, equipment, tools, and methods related to the above

• Knowledge of civil engineering practices, mathematics, stages of construction and testing procedures

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, cut-sheets and specifications

• Ability to exercise sound technical judgment in the performance of assigned duties

• Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized systems and equipment

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors and the general public

• Strong and effective spoken/written (English) communication skills including the ability to write and maintain clear, concise records

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly walk; frequently climb, stoop, reach, and drive; occasionally sit and make repetitive motions

• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently work indoors, outdoors, walk on uneven ground, exposed to dirt, dust and noise, work at heights and wear protective equipment; occasionally work in hot temperatures above 100 degrees, cold temperatures below 32 degrees, near machinery; rarely work in confined spaces, work below ground level, exposed to chemicals, fumes and potential infectious diseases

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Available for varied working hours as needed and on-call emergency situations

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):

• An evaluation of qualifications and training

• One or more interviews

• A pre-employment drug test and physical examination