Erosion & Sediment Control Compliance Inspector

Rockdale County, Georgia; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockdale County is seeking an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector to conduct field inspections, enforce county E&S ordinances, and assist with NPDES General Permits administration. You will issue notices of violation, prepare detailed inspection reports, and testify at hearings when required.

The role requires coordinating with developers, engineers and contractors, maintaining records, training new staff, and supporting public education efforts on BMPs and erosion control best practices.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering Technology or related field.
• 5 years in engineering/construction for development; at least 2 years field experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
• Valid State of Georgia driver's license.
• Certification as a Qualified Inspector of Erosion and Sedimentation Control within 12 months.
• CPESC license within 2 years of employment.
• Georgia Soil & Water 18 Certified Inspector and Level II within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections of construction sites, monitors progress of construction projects and evaluates performance of BMPs, and issues notices of violation or citations for non-compliance.
• Coordinates with building and development inspection staff to ensure projects conform to county/state E&S ordinances and approved plans.
• Maintains data for LOA permits, inspections, project activities and enforcement actions.
• Testifies at hearings regarding notices of violations or citations.
• Prepares inspection reports documenting violations and corrective actions.
• Conducts field conferences and inspections with developers, engineers, contractors, homeowner groups and citizens, and provides technical assistance on BMPs.
• Assists in developing materials for public education and conducts programs related to E&S and NPDES.
• Assists with training new employees as needed.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

Inspections

Compliance

Data reporting

Documentation

Communication

Public speaking

Team coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate's degree in Natural Resources/Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Rockdale County is seeking an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector to conduct field inspections, enforce county E&S ordinances, and assist with NPDES General Permits administration. You will issue notices of violation, prepare detailed inspection reports, and testify at hearings when required.

The role requires coordinating with developers, engineers and contractors, maintaining records, training new staff, and supporting public education efforts on BMPs and erosion control best practices.