Environmental Inspector

Job Description

Examples of Duties

• Conducts inspection of erosion and sediment controls, stormwater management facilities, storm sewer, drainage/conveyance channels, pollution prevention controls, etc. for construction site development projects to ensure procedures and materials comply with approved plans and specifications in accordance with local ordinances and state regulations;
• Ensures inspection frequencies are adhered to in accordance with local ordinances and state regulations;
• Assists regulated community and general public in interpreting regulations, requirements, and responsibilities;
• Understands, reads, and interprets the basic components of approved plans including, but not limited to, Grading Plans, Major Site Plans, Construction Plans, Lot Grading Plans, and Pollution Prevention Plans;
• Documents inspection findings in established inspection report and information management system;
• Issues inspection reports and Notice(s) to Comply, when necessary, to achieve regulatory compliance;
• Coordinates with appropriate personnel to resolve problems, such as interpreting approved plans and specifications;
• Assists with recommendations of construction site field changes where conditions warrant;
• Assists with review of construction site development plans and participates in pre-construction meetings with relevant construction personnel;
• Monitors the installation and maintenance of erosion and sediment controls, stormwater infrastructure, Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs), pollution prevention practices, and other related controls;
• Inspects development projects to provide field data in support of local/state permit termination and performance bond decisions;
• Assists with recommendations relating to the approval or denial of occupancy permit(s) for residential or commercial structures;
• Testifies in court, if necessary, to provide information regarding construction site development projects or other related issues;
• Receives and acts upon citizen complaints regarding erosion, drainage, land disturbance, and other related issues;
• Interacts with property owners in response to complaints and makes recommendations for compliance and/or mitigation of concern(s);
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of local/state erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and pollution prevent practices, specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry developments;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of local and state erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and pollution prevention practices, methods, and procedures;
• General knowledge of local and state stormwater pollution prevention practices in relation to the Virginia Stormwater Management Program and the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations;
• General knowledge of Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), and other local and state environmental regulations;
• General knowledge of construction practices, techniques, materials, and equipment;
• Proficiency with electronic devices including, but not limited to, desktop computer, laptop computer, smartphone(s), tablet(s), as well as associated work software (MS Office, GIS applications, email, etc.);
• Ability to read and interpret basic components of approved plans including, but not limited to, Grading Plans, Major Site Plans, Construction Plans, Lot Grading Plans, and Pollution Prevention Plans;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both vocally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and other departments, contractors, and the general public;
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and professionalism while interacting with the regulated community and the general public.

Education and Experience

Environmental Inspector I