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City of Roanoke, VA · 2 days ago

Development Inspector

Roanoke, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Development Specialist to perform inspection activities that ensure compliance with site development regulations. The role involves inspecting construction projects, monitoring erosion and sediment control measures, and disseminating technical information on various environmental issues.

EducationGovernmentPublic SafetyPublic Transportation

Responsibilities

Inspects construction projects to ensure compliance with approved comprehensive development plans and basic development plans and stormwater pollution prevention plans

Verifies construction project availability and proper record keeping of stormwater pollution prevention plan

Inspects and monitors erosion and sediment control measures to verify correct installation and proper maintenance

Inspects and monitors pollution prevention measures to verify correct use and maintenance

Inspects the installation of new storm drain and stormwater management facilities

Conducts inspections of existing storm water management basins and reports conditions and maintenance issues

Disseminates technical information, both verbally and by written correspondence, on a variety of environmental issues, including floodplains, soil conditions, pollution prevention, and building requirements concerning land disturbance activities

As an enforcement representative, posts site violations, gathers and secures necessary evidence which may be used in court proceedings; appears in court with necessary materials

Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports on inspection and office activities

Enters inspection data into City's permitting system

Coordinates project work with other City departments

Informs developer of deviations or errors from approved development (site) plans and advises as to corrective action regarding these issues

Inspects material received by contractors at project site to determine whether or not it meets the required specifications

Qualification

Development Inspector experienceErosionSediment Control CertificationStormwater Management CertificationBilingual (Spanish/English)Report preparationTechnical communicationProblem-solving

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Minimum of 5 years experience and demonstrated proficiency as a Development Inspector

Possession of a valid appropriate drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia

Possession of Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation or ability to obtain certification

Possession of Stormwater Inspector Certification from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality or the ability to obtain certification

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress

Ability to prepare reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

The employee frequently is required to talk or hear

The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 25 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus

The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions

The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Preferred

Bilingual, Spanish/English speakers encouraged to apply

Company

City of Roanoke, VA

Roanoke is a mountain city and hub for innovation offering a hundred miles of paved and natural surface trails trails, parks within walking distance, a vibrant downtown, and friendly neighborhoods with character.

Founded in 1884

Roanoke, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees