Grading And Sediment Control Inspector (Environmental Control Inspector)

Grading and Sediment Control Inspector (Environmental Control Inspector)

Salary

$53,518.00 - $83,512.00 Annually

Location

Anne Arundel County, MD

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

7606

Department

Inspections and Permits

Opening Date

05/08/2024

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Position Description

Effective July 4, 2024, the pay scale for this position will be $55,120 - $87,276.

Anne Arundel County Government is currently hiring for a full-time, safety-sensitive permanent Grading and Sediment Control Inspector (Environmental Control Inspector) position in the Office of Inspections and Permits. This is a Safety Sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol Testing.

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.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves responsibility for effecting compliance with legally established codes and regulations for the county 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.

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary levels for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Conducts soil erosion and sedimentation control and stormwater construction inspections; conducts construction meetings; makes minor field adjustments in plans; and 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; and initiates corrective actions.

Prepares written inspection reports as per County Code and maintains necessary records and reports; and attends seminars.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of soil erosion and sedimentation control methods and techniques.

Considerable knowledge of construction methods and procedures.

Ability to inspect complex construction projects for compliance with soil and erosion control regulations.

Ability to read 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.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by courses in plan reading.

Experience: Two (2) 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; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

NOTE: Courses in plan reading may be substituted with skilled work in reviewing, implementing, or enforcing minimum standards of construction and/or grading plans.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

1.Experience and knowledge of grading and stormwater management control practices.

2.Experience conducting stormwater management facility inspections during and after construction, stream channel outfall investigations, and as-built stormwater management inspections

3.Experience reviewing, reading, and interpreting as-built plans, grading plans, writing inspection reports, and enforcing compliance with approved plans

4.Experience with computer programs; specifically excel, word, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and GIS/mapping programs.

5.Excellent communication skills, oral and written.

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans

• Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO

• Aetna Open Choice PPO

Dental Insurance

• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)

• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)

• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)

Vision Insurance

• EyeMed

Employee Life Insurance

• Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.

• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

Disability Income Insurance

Pension Plan

• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.

Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Holidays

• Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year

Annual Leave

• Less than 5 years

• 13 days

• 5 years to less than 10 years

• 15 days

• 10 years to less than 20 years

• 20 days

• 20 years or more

• 26 days

• Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.

Disability Leave

• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year

Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year

Leave Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Reimbursement

• Health Care Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction

• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider

• United Legal Benefits
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

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Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.

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Did you graduate from High School or do you have a GED?

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• No

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Has your education included or supplemented by courses in plan reading?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question please provide a list of the courses that you took. If you answered "No", type N/A

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If your education does not include courses in plan reading it may be substituted with skilled work in reviewing, implementing, or enforcing minimum standards of construction and/or grading plans. Does this apply to you?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No" please write N/A

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Do you have two (2) or more years of experience in erosion control practices and infrastructure installations or a related field?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No" please write N/A

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Do you have a Maryland certificate in training for erosion control?

• Yes

• No

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If you don't have a certification do you have the ability to obtain the certificate within six months of hire?

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• No

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Do you have a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license?

• Yes

• No

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Do you have experience and knowledge of grading and stormwater management control practices?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No" please write N/A

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Do you have experience conducting stormwater management facility inspections during and after construction, stream channel outfall investigations, and as-built stormwater management inspections?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No" please write N/A

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Do you have experience reviewing, reading, and interpreting as-built plans, grading plans, writing inspection reports, and enforcing compliance with approved plans?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No" please write N/A

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Do you have experience with computer programs; specifically excel, word, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and GIS/mapping programs?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No" please write N/A

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Do you have excellent communication skills, oral and written?

• Yes

• No

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