ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OFFICER

Dorchester County, SC • Full-time • SC, US • $43.72k - $48.09k / year • 3m ago

Description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO LISTED CLOSING DATE IF SUFFICIENT QUALIFIED CANDIDATES ARE RECEIVED.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the class is to enforce County litter and nuisance ordinances; to provide technical interpretation of regulations to the citizens as needed; to promote the high quality of life and maintain property value; to prepare and maintain all required documentation; and to perform related work as required. This class works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor.

Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Patrols County areas to identify violations of litter and nuisance codes and ordinances; identifies violations of illegal dump sites, noise control and/or unsafe housing codes and ordinances.
Digs through trash dump sites looking for evidence for prosecution purposes.
Cleans up dump site when violators cannot be located.
Receives and investigates complaints from County residents regarding potential ordinance violations.
Performs traffic stops for code enforcement.
Conducts field inspections as necessary to identify violations; sets up and utilizes surveillance equipment in the woods to try and identify violators.
Prepares inspection reports; prepares and issues notices of correction and/or citations.
Explains, interprets and provides guidance regarding applicable codes and compliance requirements to staff and the public.
Follows up on each case to verify corrections have been made to comply with codes; conducts reinspections.
Prepares cases for prosecution in the event of non-compliance; testifies in court as necessary.
Collects and records various fees and fines.
Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities.
Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility.
Performs general clerical work as required, including preparing reports, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, attending meetings, etc.
Attends training, seminars, meetings, etc., to enhance job knowledge and skills and maintain certifications.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.