Salary: See Position Description Location : York, SC Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2024 -00667 Department: Planning Division: P&D Land Development Opening Date: 11/26/2024 Closing Date: 12/10/2024 5:00 PM Eastern FLSA: Non-Exempt About us York County is located in the beautiful South Piedmont region of South Carolina. Less than a 30-minute drive to Charlotte, NC, York County is home to nearly 295,000 residents and is the fastest-growing county in South Carolina and one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. Encompassing approximately 682 square miles, the County has a diverse landscape including rural areas, charming towns, a rapidly growing progressive urban region, luxurious lakefront neighborhoods, and family-friendly communities. The County has nine municipalities, including the County seat of York and the County's largest city, Rock Hill. Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner. Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed. About the Department: The Planning and Development Services Department oversees all aspects of land development in the unincorporated areas of York County, including long-range planning, zoning, permitting, and environmental compliance. The department is responsible for developing and implementing plans and policies for land development; administering the building, planning and development, zoning, subdivision, floodplain damage prevention, and stormwater management and sediment control ordinances; issuing building and land disturbance permits; and enforcing all ordinances applicable to land usage. About our opportunity We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time (non-exempt) Stormwater Compliance Inspector within the Planning and Development Department. The purpose of this position is to inspect and review construction sites in York County and enforce compliance with the Stormwater Management and Sediment Control Ordinance, Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP), and Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance; assist in the implementation of NPDES General Permit requirements; investigate complaints, maintain related records and reports. Projected Hiring Range: $23.38 - $26.89 per hour. Salary is based on qualifications. Location: York, SC Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Our Total Compensation Package:
- Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
- Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
- 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- SC State Retirement Plan Pension
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Sick Bank
- Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
- Wellness Screenings
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs field inspections of commercial, industrial, and residential construction sites in York County to determine compliance with County ordinances and policies. Such inspections include all drainage ways or drainage systems and features inside and outside the road rights-of-way, including erosion and sediment control measures, stormwater measures, and water quality measures.
- Prepares and submits inspection reports, notices of violation, and stop work orders as necessary; recommends penalties for ordinance violations.
- Provides technical assistance and information to contractors, engineers, developers, property owners, local/state/federal agencies and others in the planning of new and existing projects and to help ensure implementation of proper sediment control and stormwater management practices.
- Receives and responds to public inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints regarding construction projects and other land disturbance incidents.
- Notifies responsible parties of violations and of necessary corrective measures; recommends solutions to problems and provides necessary follow-up to verify compliance; issues stop work orders for non-compliance as required.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date project files for each site permitted or investigated.
- Compiles data for and assists in preparing investigations, studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes as required by the department, County, or other local/state/federal agencies.
- Coordinates inspection activities with other divisions, departments, contractors, engineers, property owners, state inspectors, outside agencies or other individuals, which requires the ability to drive and operate a vehicle.
About youEducation and Experience:
- Associate's degree.
- Four (4) years of experience with regulatory agencies or programs or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
- Valid state driver's license.
- Must possess or obtain within one year of hire: Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI).
- FAA Part 107 Certified Drone Pilot a plus.
- NASSCO Pipeline, Lateral and Manhole Assessment Certification a plus.
Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered. Physical Demands / Work Environment / DisclaimerPhysical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
- Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
- Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
- Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
- Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
- Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
- Traffic; Moving machinery.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents. Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation. Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits series provides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at ...@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information. Longevity Allowance Full-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule. Longevity Allowance Years of Continuous Service Monthly Longevity Amount 10-14 Years $20.00 15-19 Years $25.00 20-24 Years $30.00 25-29 Years $35.00 30-34 Years $40.00 35-39 Years $45.00 40+ Years $50.00Annual Leave Probationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours. Earning Rate for Full-Time Employees Full-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve months period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period. Sick Leave Full-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave. Earning Rate of Sick Leave Full time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period. Paid Holiday's The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees: January - December: 3 Optional Holidays per Calendar Year January: New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Day May: Memorial Day June: Juneteenth Day July: Independence Day September: Labor Day November: Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Friday after Thanksgiving December: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Training: Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.