Environmental Inspector - Stormwater

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible; additional compensation to include steel/composite toe safety boots and a winter coat. In addition, the Department provides up to $1,000 in job-related training); full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits; partial teleworking schedule may be available in accordance with Division policies.
  
This skilled technical position is responsible for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), and NPDES Industrial General Permit compliance inspection and enforcement on publicly and privately owned sites within Frederick County and under the authority of the Division of Energy and Environment (DEE). Supervision is received from the Stormwater Department Head within that Division.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy.  For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

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TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.  

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan 
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year. 

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Conduct on-site inspections and enforcement of: 
  • Triennial inspections of County-owned stream restoration projects, grass, green infrastructure, and other “alternative practices” as defined by the Maryland Department of Environment in the “Maryland Stormwater Design Manual” and “Accounting for Stormwater Waste load Allocations and Impervious Acres Treated” guidance
  • Frederick County’s reforestation programs, Creek ReLeaf, triennial inspection and private easement enforcement 
  • DEE funded Stormwater Best Management Practices installation and long-term maintenance
  • Provide inspection assistance to the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and Good Housekeeping Plan, including use of Hach test kits
• Read and review stream, wetland, reforestation, and other BMP restoration plans
• Prepare and maintain detailed inspection reports on each assigned project and/or other incident response
• Use electronic field tools like ArcGIS Survey123, ArcGIS collector, and Cartegraph;  recommend updates and modifications as requirements evolve
• Issue Violation Notices, Civil and/or Criminal Citations as necessary to gain plan/code compliance
• Respond to citizen complaints or inquiries into Environmental issues within DEE jurisdiction
• Perform other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 year of work experience in environmental inspection or a related regulatory compliance field
• Possession of valid drivers license

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Knowledge of the current Maryland Standards and Specifications for Sediment Control
• Intermediate knowledge of MD 378 Dam Safety Specifications
• Knowledge of the Maryland State Forest Conservation Manual
• Knowledge of construction materials, equipment, tools, and methods related to the above
• Knowledge of civil engineering practices, mathematics, stages of construction and testing procedures
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, cut-sheets and specifications
• Ability to exercise sound technical judgment in the performance of assigned duties
• Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized systems and equipment
• Ability to write daily inspection reports, field notes, and complete site documentation 
• Ability to effectively utilize modern software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and email systems
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors and the general public
• Strong and effective spoken/written (English) communication skills including the ability to write and maintain clear, concise records

PREFERNCE MAY BE GIVEN TO:

• Related work experience at the local government level in stormwater
• Work experience in project management and time management
• Work experience in water quality sampling

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit, walk and drive; occasionally climb; rarely stoop/kneel/crouch, and lift up to 20 pounds  
• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently work indoors and outdoors; occasionally walk on uneven ground and near machinery; and rarely in hot (above 100 degrees) and cold temperatures (below 32 degrees), in dirty and noisy environments, in confirmed workspaces, at heights, below ground level, near chemicals or fumes and protective equipment required

• Available for varied working hours as needed and on-call emergency situations 
• Ability to obtain, and maintain certification refreshers

KIND OF EXAMINIATION (may include):

1. An evaluation of qualifications and training
2. One or more interviews
3. A pre-employment physical examination and drug test