Floodplain & Mining Compliance Inspector

Maricopa County, AZ; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Work with a greater purpose

9/80 flex or 4/10 schedule

Growth opportunities

Low-cost healthcare for dependents

Child care benefits

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking an Inspector for the Floodplain Permitting division to conduct field inspections, enforce Floodplain Regulations, and respond to citizen inquiries from property owners, engineers, and permittees. The role includes overseeing sand and gravel mining compliance through semi-annual inspections and reviewing development plans.

The successful candidate will have two years of inspection or related engineering/construction experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an inspector or two years of experience in an engineering or construction field, including surveying, drainage inspecting, hydrology, plan reviewing/examination, and interpretation
• High school Diploma or GED
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and identify violations and compliance issues in the field, providing guidance to property owners as needed
• Ensure, through field inspections, that sand and gravel mining and new construction activities are developed in accordance with approved plans and Floodplain Use Permit stipulations
• Manage compliance cases through the administrative process, keeping files up to date and tracking key due dates
• Respond to inquiries and answer general and specific questions relating to the Floodplain Regulations, drainage inquiries, plan review requirements, and floodplain management. Facilitate a solution, if required
• Respond to areas impacted by flooding events to provide initial site assessments, gather constituent information, and investigate citizen calls for service related to the event or floodplain management in general
• Other job duties as assigned

Skills

Inspector experience

Engineering/construction field

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Tyler Enterprise Permitting and Licensing

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Maricopa County is seeking an Inspector for the Floodplain Permitting division to conduct field inspections, enforce Floodplain Regulations, and respond to citizen inquiries from property owners, engineers, and permittees. The role includes overseeing sand and gravel mining compliance through semi-annual inspections and reviewing development plans.

The successful candidate will have two years of inspection or related engineering/construction experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the