Job Description

Posting number: 202300545

Department: ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Job classification: EROSION CONTROL INSPECTOR

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Safety, Engineering, Construction Trades

Examples of duties

About the Town of Mooresville

As one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ values (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to collaborate, think ahead, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Work alongside a team committed to innovation and collaboration, creating positive change for the community!

Why Join the Town of Mooresville

We value our employees and invest in their success with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits are among the most competitive in the region and include:

• 5% Town contribution to your 401(k), no employee match required
• Choice of three medical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions
• Town-paid life insurance at 1.5× annual salary
• Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage (up to $8,000 per month)
• Wellness Incentive Program, with A discount of $240 annually on medical premium for participation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health and work-life support
• Volunteer Time-Off: 16 hours per calendar year to volunteer at any approved agency or organization
• Vacation Leave: Starting 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront!
• Holidays: Employees accrue 13-14 paid holidays per year
• Floating Holiday and Wellness Day: New hires receive one Floating Holiday and one Wellness Day up front each year
• Bereavement Leave: Up to five days per occurrence for deaths within the employee’s immediate family
• On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents coming in 2026!
• Additional perks include down payment assistance, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more!

About the Role

The Erosion Control Inspector performs technical work related to inspecting, monitoring, reporting, enforcing, and providing general guidance on matters related to the Town of Mooresville Erosion Control Program. This position conducts field inspections, investigates potential violations, works directly with developers, contractors, property owners, and residents, and takes appropriate enforcement action when necessary.

The position also assists with compliance related to the Phase II Stormwater Ordinance, including Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) inspections and public storm pipe installation. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Engineering Technician III and requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret plans, specifications, ordinances, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Performs routine inspections on residential, commercial, and Town projects to monitor compliance and maintain inspection reports.
• Issues notices of violations, including stop work orders, and follows up to ensure issues have been addressed.
• Investigates complaints about potential erosion control violations or in response to specific incidents in a timely manner and initiates enforcement activities as necessary.
• Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with the Town of Mooresville erosion control ordinance, including checking perimeters, silt fence, construction entrances, sediment basins, grading, and other mitigation efforts.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of erosion and sedimentation control laws, ordinances, principles, methods, and control and remediation strategies.
• Reads, prepares, and interprets plans and specifications.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings with engineers, developers, and contractors.
• Prepares and maintains detailed records and statistics related to erosion control enforcement activities and prepares written reports as needed.
• Conducts follow-up and final inspections and issues certificates of completion and compliance.
• Conducts field inspections for the installation of public storm drainage.
• Conducts Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) inspections for project close-out.
• Performs other tasks as required.

Supplemental information

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Construction, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in construction, building management, and/or maintenance.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain NCSU Stormwater Control Measure Inspection and Maintenance Certification within six (6) months of hire.