Environmental Inspector Supervisor, Recreation Arts Instructor

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$ $54.60 Hourly

Hiring Salary Range:

$ $35.00 Hourly

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Job Summary
The Environmental Inspector Supervisor – Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) Program leads and administers post-construction ecological restoration efforts tied to City of Baltimore Department of Public Works (DPW) capital projects. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with the City's Natural Resource Conservation (NRC) Policy and Procedure and integrated vegetation management plans for natural areas impacted by construction. The incumbent supervises environmental inspectors and/or contractors, conducts site assessments, manages vendor contracts, develops annual budgets, and prepares regulatory documentation in support of stormwater, floodplain, and wetland permit requirements under the supervision of the Natural Areas Unit Manager. Work is performed outdoors on active or recently completed construction and restoration sites, as well as indoors preparing reports and plans. Exposure to urban natural areas, insects, wildlife, inclement weather, dust, and noise is common. Work requires walking or standing outdoors for extended periods.

Essential Functions

Program Administration

• Administer the Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) Program under the MOU between BCRP and DPW.
• Coordinate procurement, contract development, scheduling, and budget tracking for IVM service vendors.
• Manage post-warranty vegetation maintenance projects funded by the Department of Public Works (stormwater, wastewater, water).
• Utilize land management software (e.g., Terra Trek) to track treatment activities and generate reports.

Field Inspection & Quality Control

• Perform and supervise site inspections to ensure compliance with approved IVM plans.
• Assess desirable and invasive plant cover and recommend appropriate management actions (e.g. Monitor, Stabilize, Rebound, Intensive).
• Provide technical support during the DPW construction warranty period and oversee all post-warranty IVM treatments.
• Ensure adherence to ANSI vegetation management standards and NRC Procedure guidelines.

Supervision & Coordination

• Supervise subordinate environmental inspectors and/or contracted staff working on IVM-related inspections and restoration.
• Coordinate closely with DPW, consultants, contractors, and other City agencies to align IVM efforts with broader environmental goals.
• Notify community organizations of planned vegetation management activities and represent BCRP in interagency meetings.

Reporting & Regulatory Compliance

• Compile and submit inspection reports to DPW to support Joint Permit Applications (JPAs) and MS4 reporting.
• Document IVM performance and maintain long-term treatment records to support adaptive management for up to 10 years post-construction.
• Prepare annual cost estimates, program evaluations, and budget justification materials.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED.

AND

Experience: Have five (5) years of experience designing, inspecting, or overseeing construction or restoration sites for compliance with environmental restoration and invasive vegetation control requirements.

Required Within 6 Months of Hire: Maryland Pesticide Applicator's License.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Non- supervisory experience or education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver's permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLYING.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Mid-Atlantic integrated vegetation management practices, environmental restoration, and invasive species control.
• Knowledge of applicable City codes, ordinances, and NRC Procedure requirements.
• Familiarity with construction site operations, post-construction ecological monitoring, and to a degree, stormwater permitting.
• Ability to interpret IVM plans and develop site-specific treatment recommendations.
• Proficiency in project management, vendor oversight, and interagency coordination.
• Ability to supervise staff, manage field activities, and maintain accurate records and reports.

Additional Information

Background Check
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.

Probation
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-MONTH mandatory probation.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

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