CareerPlan

Environmental Inspection Specialist Senior

Permitting and Development Center (PDC)Full-time$56k–$67k2026-07-16 → 2026-11-11

Core

Inspects permitted land developments, construction sites, and businesses for compliance with environmental/engineering codes, ordinances, and regulations; investigates erosion/sedimentation control and tree preservation; processes applications for ROW vacations and easement releases.

Role type

Senior IC environmental inspection specialist

Builds

Compliance enforcement and site investigation reports for City of Austin development services

Domain

Municipal government / Environmental engineering and land development

Required skills

Site inspection, erosion/sedimentation control evaluation, tree preservation assessment, drainage facility inspection, application processing, technical assistance, enforcement actions, leadership, data analysis, computer software proficiency

Preferred skills

CESSWI certification, CISEC certification, CPESC certification, ISA Certified Arborist, knowledge of temporary Best Management Practices (BMPs), ability to travel between multiple work locations

Technologies

Computer software applications

Responsibilities

Inspect construction sites for regulatory compliance, evaluate best management practices for erosion control, perform final inspections of drainage facilities, investigate and process ROW/easement applications, identify environmentally sensitive resources, provide technical education to public and developers, issue enforcement directives, provide leadership and training to staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory potential