Senior Lot Grading Inspector & Lot Grading Inspector

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• 2 year diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or related
• A minimum of five (5) years work experience related to lot grading drainage engineering surveying and surface runoff
• Eligible to be recognized as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with ASET

Assets:

• Experience in a supervisory capacity including leading performance plans and coaching staff
• Experience in a regulatory enforcement environment

Skills required for success:

• Read and interpret complex project plans including grading stormwater management architectural and survey plans
• Apply civil engineering principles surveying grading slopes elevations and the Drainage Bylaw to render complex decisions
• Interpret legislation bylaw regulations and guidelines and use discretion when issuing written responses and making enforcement decisions
• Coach motivate and guide subordinate staff ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with developers contractors and community partners
• Organize and manage a high volume of competing priorities independently
• Respond effectively to inquiries negotiate alternative courses of action and uphold regulations with consistency and good judgment
• Collaborate with internal and external collaborators to find mutually acceptable solutions to complex development and drainage issues
• Operate specialized computer software including POSSE ePlan Gmail and Google Applications
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5 drivers license (or provincial equivalent) or higher. Candidates will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This requires the candidate to obtain business-use auto insurance
• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
• Compliance with the City of Edmontons safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as wearing steel-toe boots gloves goggles sunscreen and coveralls
• Successful candidates are able to be fit for a respirator and compliance with the City of Edmontons Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment including medical monitoring is a requirement of this position
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• This role works in both indoor and outdoor settings
• Exposure to environmental conditions including extreme temperatures inclement weather dust and noise may occur
• This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs expectations and emotional states
• This role requires completion of repetitive and strenuous tasks such as standing walking sitting balancing and occasional climbing stairs

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits to 1 permanent full-time positions and up to 1 temporary full-time for up to 18 months in accordance with Article 18.02.03 of the Collective Agreement

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week.
Salary Range: $46.177 - $58.222 (Hourly); $81352.330 - $102572.610 (Annually)

• Senior Lot Grading Inspector - permanent full-time
• Lot Grading Inspector - temporary full-time for up to 18 months

Talent Acquisition Consultant: JF/VH

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Development Approvals and Inspections Section contributing to the safe and well-designed development of our this role you will be key in inspecting new developments for proper grading installation investigating grading complaints enforcing the Drainage Bylaw 18093 and providing essential seasonal leadership.

As a Lot Grading Inspector you will lead the inspection and compliance process for surface drainage across various property typesresidential commercial mixed use and industrialensuring adherence to the drainage bylaw and lot grading guidelines. Your expertise will ensure positive drainage is achieved protecting both private and public property from surface water issues.

The Senior Lot Grading Inspector will have the added leadership responsibility of managing seasonal hiring training coaching and performance oversight for seasonal frontline inspection staff.

What will you do

• Inspect foundation and swale grading downspout placement and other grading features for residential commercial mixed use and industrial developments
• Maintain a caseload of surface drainage complaint investigations and issue formal enforcement documents including notices tickets and order letters
• Lead the seasonal supervision functions including the recruitment onboarding training and performance management of seasonal inspectors
• Review modify and ensure the quality and consistency of work produced by seasonal direct reports
• Utilize systems such as POSSE and ePlan to manage workflow enter information track non-conforming properties and meet service level timeliness
• Approve rough and final lot grading as well as proposed lot grading plans and revisions for various developments
• Act as a qualified Bylaw Enforcement Officer to enforce violations of the Drainage Bylaw and provide supporting evidence for legal defense when required
• Provide detailed technical advice and collaborate with contractors developers permit applicants and community partners to resolve complex development concerns and drainage issues
• Provide input and support for developing and revising public education tools guidelines and documentation