What are the responsibilities and job description for the Soil Erosion Inspector position at Forsyth County Government?
Salary
$52,458.00 Annually
Location
Cumming, GA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
03679
Department
Stormwater- Engineering
Opening Date
09/22/2026
Closing Date
10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
The purpose of this classification is to inspect construction sites and enforce codes/ordinances governing soil erosion and sedimentation control.
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Interprets, applies, and ensures compliance with County soil erosion and sedimentation control codes/ordinances, approved construction plans/permits, and other applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures; researches code-related issues as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Reads and interprets building/site plans, land development plans, blueprints, permits, or related documents; reviews approved plans prior to inspections.
Conducts pre-construction meetings with builders/developers; reviews all phases of construction plans; explains requirements for installation/maintenance of erosion control measures.
Conducts inspections of residential/commercial building sites for compliance with applicable codes, established specifications, and County-approved construction plans; inspects pipe installation to ensure proper size and fall according to codes; inspects installation of silt fences; monitors water turbidity and silt levels; inspects stream buffers for exact compliance; inspects detention ponds; ensures that all erosion control measures are in place and properly maintained; checks for potential infringement upon County right-of-ways; takes photographs of erosion problems.
Identifies code deficiencies, hazardous conditions, improper uses, or other situations involving non-compliance; recommends corrective actions; reports violations to appropriate personnel; conducts follow-up inspections; issues warning notices, stop work orders, or citations for non-compliance as appropriate; participates in court proceedings as needed.
Provides information and technical assistance concerning code/ordinance interpretation, compliance, permitted uses, and related issues; discusses problem areas with property owners, developers, and contractors; recommends solutions to problems; mediates disputes and resolves conflicts between citizens, builders, and developers; researches problems and responds to questions/complaints.
Responds to complaints from the public regarding erosion control, storm water runoff, or related problems; collects information and researches complaints; determines validity of alleged violations and initiates appropriate actions; maintains records of response to complaints.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, field reports, inspection reports, technical study reports, warning notices, stop work orders, citations, vehicle maintenance records, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, construction/site plans, permits, blueprints, diagrams, technical study reports, laboratory reports, test results, work procedures, codes, ordinances, regulations, specifications, policies, procedures, maps, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs; provides information on County website; loads digital photographs for publication in website.
Maintains records of inspections, field reports, issued citations, and other work activities; makes photographic or video records of inspection sites.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, property owners, builders, developers, complainants, court personnel, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, ordinances, or other guidelines; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Additional Functions
Operates and maintains a motor vehicle to conduct work activities.
This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.
Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, sending/receiving faxes, making copies, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Performs other related duties as required.
High school diploma or GED; GSWCC Level 1A Certification or higher; supplemented by college level course work or vocational training in soil erosion and sedimentation control; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training involving soil erosion and sedimentation control, construction site inspection, and construction plan interpretation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license and must acquire and maintain a GSWCC Level 1B Certification within 6 months of hire.
Benefits Provided By Forsyth County To Full-time Employees
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal Leave Shall Be Accrued As Follows
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15 Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance And AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five
Forsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
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Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D?
Do you have at least three (3) years previous experience and/or training involving soil erosion and sedimentation control, construction site inspection, and construction plan interpretation?
Do you currently have a GSWCC Level 1A Certification?
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Employer Forsyth County
Address 110 East Main Street
Suite 230
Cumming, Georgia, 30040
Phone (770) 781-3088
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/forsyth/default.cfm
$52,458.00 Annually
Location
Cumming, GA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
03679
Department
Stormwater- Engineering
Opening Date
09/22/2026
Closing Date
10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
The purpose of this classification is to inspect construction sites and enforce codes/ordinances governing soil erosion and sedimentation control.
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Interprets, applies, and ensures compliance with County soil erosion and sedimentation control codes/ordinances, approved construction plans/permits, and other applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures; researches code-related issues as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Reads and interprets building/site plans, land development plans, blueprints, permits, or related documents; reviews approved plans prior to inspections.
Conducts pre-construction meetings with builders/developers; reviews all phases of construction plans; explains requirements for installation/maintenance of erosion control measures.
Conducts inspections of residential/commercial building sites for compliance with applicable codes, established specifications, and County-approved construction plans; inspects pipe installation to ensure proper size and fall according to codes; inspects installation of silt fences; monitors water turbidity and silt levels; inspects stream buffers for exact compliance; inspects detention ponds; ensures that all erosion control measures are in place and properly maintained; checks for potential infringement upon County right-of-ways; takes photographs of erosion problems.
Identifies code deficiencies, hazardous conditions, improper uses, or other situations involving non-compliance; recommends corrective actions; reports violations to appropriate personnel; conducts follow-up inspections; issues warning notices, stop work orders, or citations for non-compliance as appropriate; participates in court proceedings as needed.
Provides information and technical assistance concerning code/ordinance interpretation, compliance, permitted uses, and related issues; discusses problem areas with property owners, developers, and contractors; recommends solutions to problems; mediates disputes and resolves conflicts between citizens, builders, and developers; researches problems and responds to questions/complaints.
Responds to complaints from the public regarding erosion control, storm water runoff, or related problems; collects information and researches complaints; determines validity of alleged violations and initiates appropriate actions; maintains records of response to complaints.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, field reports, inspection reports, technical study reports, warning notices, stop work orders, citations, vehicle maintenance records, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, construction/site plans, permits, blueprints, diagrams, technical study reports, laboratory reports, test results, work procedures, codes, ordinances, regulations, specifications, policies, procedures, maps, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs; provides information on County website; loads digital photographs for publication in website.
Maintains records of inspections, field reports, issued citations, and other work activities; makes photographic or video records of inspection sites.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, property owners, builders, developers, complainants, court personnel, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, ordinances, or other guidelines; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Additional Functions
Operates and maintains a motor vehicle to conduct work activities.
This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.
Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, sending/receiving faxes, making copies, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Performs other related duties as required.
High school diploma or GED; GSWCC Level 1A Certification or higher; supplemented by college level course work or vocational training in soil erosion and sedimentation control; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training involving soil erosion and sedimentation control, construction site inspection, and construction plan interpretation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license and must acquire and maintain a GSWCC Level 1B Certification within 6 months of hire.
Benefits Provided By Forsyth County To Full-time Employees
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal Leave Shall Be Accrued As Follows
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15 Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
- Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
- Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
- Base $1,000 Plan
- Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance And AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five
Forsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D?
- Yes
- No
Do you have at least three (3) years previous experience and/or training involving soil erosion and sedimentation control, construction site inspection, and construction plan interpretation?
- Yes
- No
Do you currently have a GSWCC Level 1A Certification?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Employer Forsyth County
Address 110 East Main Street
Suite 230
Cumming, Georgia, 30040
Phone (770) 781-3088
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/forsyth/default.cfm
Salary : $52,458