Erosion Control Inspection Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The work of this position involves the inspection of construction sites to ensure compliance with County and State regulations and codes.

The position manages the staff and overall program of erosion control for residential construction.

Guidelines include Federal and State Regulations, County Code of Ordinances, construction specifications, and Soil and Water Conservation Regulations. The guidelines are relatively clear and specific, but may require some interpretation. The work is made difficult because of the need to effectively communicate regulations and compliance issues to contractors, developers, permittees, county staff, citizens, and other applicable parties.

This position has direct reports. As supervisor, this position supports and ensures that staff have the training, technology, and other resources needed to successfully accomplish their job duties. This position must be sufficiently familiar with applicable regulations to ensure that the regulatory requirements and County policies handled by and involving staff remain compliant.

This position reports to the Erosion Control Manager. The Erosion Control Manager assigns work and provides general guidelines; however, the employee is expected to be able to work independently in determining the project scope and organizing work so that goals are reached and deadlines are met.

Work is performed mostly outdoors and occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The work exposes employee to dust, dirt, grease, etc., and sometimes to machinery and its moving parts. Work requires use of protective devices such as gloves and hard hats.

Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping and climbing. Work requires lifting both light (less than 25 pounds) and heavy (more than 25 pounds) objects. Contacts are typically with contractors, engineers, developers, utility companies and co-workers.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conducts inspections of land disturbing activities involving clearing and grading operations in addition to erosion and sedimentation control best management practices.
• Inspections will apply and assess compliance with the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia (the Green Book),
• Conducts inspections of subdivision and single family construction performed by general contractors. Inspections will apply and assess compliance with the field manual for erosion and sediment control in Georgia (the Green Book), Columbia County Code, Georgia Environmental Protection Division Construction Permits, and other regulations, codes, and specifications that apply to the project.
• Inspections will apply and assess compliance with the project approved Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control engineered plan.
• Reviews construction plans to assure compliance with County and State codes/specifications.
• Completes and submits daily reports of work completed on projects within their assigned area or as requested.
• Processes all records relevant to inspections and investigations in a timely manner.
• Responds to complaints by citizens; evaluates same to determine County responsibility. Handles citizen and contractor interactions with tact and efficacy.
• Issues written violations, to include citations, for non-compliance with County, Federal, and State regulations, codes and specifications.
• Supports all aspects of E&S environmental inspection and violation processes.
• Supports Department’s Munis, Cityworks, Clariti, and other software programming needs on a level that aligns with job duties.
• Supports the E&S program and Stormwater Compliance Department. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and apply knowledge of Federal, State and County codes, laws, regulations, and ordinances relating to land disturbance.
• Ability to read and apply the Best Management Practices set forth in the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia (Green Book).
• Skill in reading and interpreting plans/maps and specifications of engineering construction and knowledge to determine whether plans are being followed.
• Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, contractors, engineers, developers, utility companies, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates leadership skills, motivation strategies, and positive team dynamics. Demonstrates a desire, ability, and work ethic to grow and improve the Department programs. Ability to troubleshoot and work with others toward a solution.

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

36 months specialized training or experience in the erosion control, engineering, or related field is required.

Level IB Inspector Certification through the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) programs is required.

GSWCC Level II Plan Review Certification is required within 6 months of hire. A valid driver’s license is required.

In-house training: 4 hours of course work in customer service, conflict resolution, and effective communication followed by a written assignment. 4 hours of course work on team work and leadership followed by a written assignment.

A combination of education and/or work experience may be substituted for minimum requirements.