Principal Environmental Control Inspector - (BSEED Promotional)
City of DetroitAbout the role
Posting number: 20261264241BSEEDmm
Department: Buildings & Safety Eng
Division: Environmental Enforcement
Job classification: Principal Environmental Control Inspector
Posting type: Promotional
Categories: Environmental Services
Summary
BUILDING SAFETY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT
Under general supervision, supervises and assigns work to a group of subordinates engaged in securing compliance, issuing violation tickets, and educating the community regarding environmental nuisances including property maintenance and solid waste. The Principal Inspector performs the more difficult compliance activities.
Examples of duties
Review the work of a moderately large group of employees who check for and enforce compliance with litter, refuse, waste receptacle, weed, and rodent control ordinances including spot checks of subordinates’ field work.
Review or alter work routes and assignments as required and assign any special investigations.
Provide information, present, and demonstrate to the public on collection services and nuisance ordinances or control measures related to litter, refuse, waste receptacles, weeds, and rodent control.
Ensure proper charges are made for the removal of large quantities of waste material.
Assist in the supervision of a small office staff.
Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public and other sources.
Review reports, violation notices, and court orders.
Resolve the more difficult or unusual problems.
Assist in devising methods of standardizing procedures and records, and instruct subordinates on any changes.
Approve type and location of additional refuse receptacles.
Make recommendations and reports regarding specific situations, unit operations and ordinance alterations.
Draft form letters and other written publicity or contact material.
Liaison with other divisions, departments or outside agencies including but not limited to coordinating with district managers and sitting on committees.
Represent the City as a witness in court cases.
Cooperate with the efforts of public and private agencies, groups and programs concerned with environmental health or appearance.
Monitor employee attendance and work performance, and issue corrective disciplinary action as necessary,
Assist in other personnel matters.
Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience in the application and enforcement of litter, refuse, waste receptacle, weed and rodent control ordinances, and one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
Valid State of Michigan Operator license is required.
Valid State of Michigan Class 7D or 7C Pesticide Applicator’s license is required.
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
NOTE: Candidates may be hired in lower classification based on experience & qualifications.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- One (1) year of experience in the application and enforcement of litter, refuse, waste receptacle, and weed and rodent control ordinances.
- One (1) year of supervisory experience is preferred.
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