Drain/Soil Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Livingston County was named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press! Based solely on employee feedback, the Top Workplace title is a badge of honor for the County. With over 700 employees serving within 18 departments, 6 elected offices, and 3 Courts, Livingston County's top priority is providing effective and efficient services that improve the quality of life for all of our residents.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Environmental Projects Manager, this position is responsible for providing inspection services for public drainage systems, private commercial and residential construction projects, and the issuance of permits. Reviews and performs flagging for MISS DIG for County storm drains.

Benefits:

• Retirement plan includes a 401a with up to 8% employer contribution
• Comprehensive Medical, Pharmacy, Dental & Vision
• Optional HSA with an employer match
• Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
• Short-term & Long-term disability & Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Health & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid vacation, sick days & 13 holidays. Unused vacation and sick time rolls over
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to $500 annual Wellness reimbursement* & $100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health Assessment.
• Voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital & Whole Life policies
• Employee assistance program

*Pro-rated based on DOH

Pay Rate Information:

The Drain/Soil Inspector is a non-union position and starting pay is $28.91/ hour. This position is eligible for step pay increases within our Non-Union Grade 7 Wage Scale. Top end of the current wage scale for this position is $36.63/ hour .

Essential Job Functions:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties, which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

1. Conducts inspections and assessments of construction sites to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
2. Reviews construction plans to verify compliance with County soil erosion and sedimentation control design requirements, County SESC Ordinance, and state regulations.
3. Issues utility, commercial, and residential permits to include conducting pre-construction inspections and re-inspections.
4. Attends pre-construction meetings with developers, contractors, and local units of government as requested.
5. Invoices projects, collects and reviews required documents to verify compliance with approved design requirements for project closure.
6. Responds to inquiries from developers, contractors, and the general public on soil erosion and drainage issues.
7. Reviews MISS DIG requests for County storm drains in accordance with PA 174 of 2013, as amended, and stakes flags as needed.
8. Monitors active sites to ensure permit holders are properly complying with plans, specifications, and correct construction sequencing.
9. Inspects drain taps into County storm drains and observes crossings of County storm drains and verifies that the work is in compliance with applicable regulations and re-stabilized after the work is completed.
10. Assists office personnel with support duties.
11. Collects recycled batteries from collection locations throughout the County.
12. Assists with operation of county dams to maintain court ordered lake levels as needed.
13. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Requirements include the following:

• High school diploma or GED and supplemental vocational training in construction trades and two years of experience as a construction inspector or skilled worker.
• The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
• Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Soil Erosion and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Construction Storm Water Operator certifications.
• Michigan Vehicle Operator's License.
• Good working knowledge of the principles and practices of construction and performing inspections.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations, ability to read blueprints, perform inspections and assessments, and make sound decisions regarding site conditions and drainage issues.
• Ability to read and sketch legal descriptions.
• Skill in assembling and analyzing data and preparing accurate reports.
• Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees, contractors to the County, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.
• Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including some knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications and department-specific software.
• Skill in the use of SCADA monitoring equipment and underground line locating equipment.
• Ability to respond to emergencies or service needs on a 24-hour basis.
• Ability to read blueprints, perform inspections and assessments, and make sound decisions regarding site conditions and drainage issues.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both in an office and in the field. While in the office, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and by telephone, read regular and small print, view, and produce written and electronic documents, and enter data on a computer keyboard with repetitive keystrokes. The employee must be mobile both in an office setting and in the field with the ability to stand, sit, stoop, and kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 25 lbs. without assistance. Accommodation will be made, as needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both indoors and outdoors and regularly travels between work sites using a motor vehicle. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud.