Soil, Erosion & Drain Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to administer, manage and enforce the provisions of the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act, Part 91. Supervise and perform maintenance and inspections on county drains.

Abilities, Knowledge, and Skills

• Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
• Mental Ability
• Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability
• Environmental Adaptability

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Review proposed site plans; determines appropriate control measures and conducts on-site inspections.
• Issue permits, notices and approvals; collects fees and issues receipts for payment.
• Prepares, reviews and monitors department budget and maintains financial records.
• Supervises and coordinates maintenance of county drains with a variety of work crews, including community service workers, contractors, and the Alternative Worker Program.
• Schedules program activities and tasks; prioritizes work schedule and ensures timely completion.
• Inspects county drains noting needed repairs.
• Inspects drain repairs and construction work ensuring that slope and depth follows standards and specifications.
• Inspects projects upon their completion to ensure that dirt has been leveled and that there are no erosion problems.
• Implements tile repair and inspects work for conformance with standards and specifications.
• Responds to inquiries, communications and correspondence; provides information and referrals; provides technical support and assistance as appropriate.
• Develops and prepares a variety of forms, ledgers, documents, listings and reports; maintain document files;
• prepares correspondence and memos.
• Supervises the application of herbicides on county drains.
• Covers areas to be sprayed with landowners.
• Operates and oversees the use of power equipment used to clear and dispose of trees and brush.
• Researches, recommends, and purchases equipment and tools needed for drain maintenance and repair.

Qualifications / Experience

• High school diploma or GED, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the construction, drainage, or environmental fields, and any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Experience with small equipment such as; chainsaws, brush cutters, etc….
• Position requires a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Department of Environmental Quality Certification, CEA within 1year
• Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator within 1 year