Position Summary

Performs intermediate technical work in the review of plans, inspection, and enforcement of erosion and sediment control and storm water management practices to ensure compliance with legal standards, does related work as required. Reviewing erosion and sediment control and storm water management plans; inspecting pre and post land disturbing activities for code compliance; providing advice and information relating to erosion and sediment control; preparing and maintaining records and files. Work is performed under the supervision of the Natural Resources Engineer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives  calls from  contractors, homeowners, developers, answers questions, provides information, and schedules inspections.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret approved construction  plans  and  inspect  work  in  progress  for  compliance  with approved plans and code requirements
• Issues notices of violations and stop-work orders, if necessary.
• Reviews plans for residential, commercial, and industrial uses for compliance with land disturbing permit  and post construction stormwater management requirements.
• Makes reports and keeps records regarding inspections.
• Performs related tasks as required at the request of the Natural Resources Engineer and Natural Resources Specialist.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by management.
• Participates in employee meetings and training as needed.
• Performs special projects as assigned.
• Meets attendance requirements, and division standards of operating procedures, and maintains the highest level of dependability.
• Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs and reprioritizes work as necessary.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

Any combination of education equivalent to a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and some experience in enforcement of environmental codes.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

General knowledge of erosion and sediment control standards and regulations, wetland, storm water and flood plain management regulations and related laws and ordinances. Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and to check hydraulic calculations of ordinary complexity and to compare them with the construction in process.

Certifications / Licenses

Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Possession of current certification as a Dual Combined Inspector certification from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality . If application does not have the required certifications, they must obtain Dual Combined Inspector certification from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality within one year of attending the training course. The inspector is required to attend the training course within 6 months of hire.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential   functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, standing, walking, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required  for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring  devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Environmental Factors

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and noise.

Special / Additional Requirements

Subject to a complete criminal history background search and drug screening with acceptable results. 

Ability to contact owners, contractors, and the public; establish  satisfactory working relationships, firmness and tact in enforcing codes and ordinances.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  This is not an employment contract and does not alter any employee at-will status.

Bedford County maintains a safe, drug-free workplace for its employees. Drug screening, driving record check, a criminal background check, and previous employer references are required for all positions as conditions of pre-employment.

Bedford County, VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.