Environmental Inspectors (Field Based)

Organization
ERM
Job Description
  • Preparing and conducting environmental training for construction personnel.
  • Conducting field inspections, conducting environmental inspection of construction activities, and field survey work as directed.
  • verifying that the limits of authorized construction work areas and locations of access roads are properly marked before clearing;
  • Interacting with and serving as a point of contact with agency officials, regulatory agency staff, landowners, contractors, clients and other project members and conducting required agency notifications.
  • Reviewing and implementing project documents and providing direction, support and critical judgment on environmental compliance issues.
  • Providing technical leadership, support and direction to field staff.  This includes the coordination of daily Environmental Inspector and Resource Monitor schedules and conducting morning construction meetings.
  • Critically assessing environmental conditions in the field to evaluate potential environmental impacts from construction.
  • Evaluating potential issues and concerns ahead of construction activities.
  • Overseeing the proper implementation of mitigation measures.
  • Conducting environmental sampling (hydrostatic test water, soil, etc.).
  • Overseeing and verifying flagging and signage of waterbody and wetland boundaries, cultural and biological resources exclusion zones, refueling zones, or areas with special requirements within the construction work area.
  • Inspecting and documenting compliance with a project's environmental requirements by preparing daily written inspection reports that provide up-to-date and consistent written and photo documentation of activities observed in the field.
  • identifying, documenting, and overseeing corrective actions as needed to bring an activity back into compliance.
  • identifying erosion/sediment control and soil stabilization needs.
  • Participating in various construction meetings.
  • Preparing documentation to support requests for variances from environmental permits.
  • Evaluating restoration activities and conducting compaction testing as required.
  • Compliance with ERM’s rigorous safety program.
  • Performing additional tasks as assigned or required.

 


 

FT/PT
Full Time