Chesapeake Waste Management department is seeking an experience Waste Management Inspector to join their team. If you think this is the right opportunity for you, apply now and join the City that CARES ! (Courteous, Attentive, Responsive, Empowered, and Stewardship).
The successful candidate will drive to refuse collection and disposal areas using City vehicles in order to ensure compliance with ordinances.

Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Inspects collection and disposal area to determine any corrective action to be taken for such violations as unauthorized dumping or hazardous materials.
• Communicates with citizens for explaining and enforcing regulations and codes.
• Investigates accidents and related complaints in order to make problem-solving decisions.
• Prepares and maintains investigation reports, records, and other documentation such as correspondence.
• Assesses, replaces, and/or repairs damaged property.
• Performs related tasks as necessary such as researching ordinances and property information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in refuse collection, code enforcement, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards .Ability to obtain your CDL Class B Licenses with airbrake endorsement within 12 months.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications
Ability to obtain a working knowledge of municipal laws, rules, codes, and regulations governing enforcement, inspection, and regulation of solid waste collection and disposal; follow legal procedures related to execution of regulatory codes and ordinances; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing,, and prepare reports, enforce municipal codes and departmental policies and regulations tactfully and impartially; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, government officials, and the general public; perform work requiring moderate physical exertion.

Ability to complete Supervisor Certificate Course within 12 months of employment.