Environmental Compliance Inspector

Candidates selected for this position will be assigned to work in one of the following states based on project needs over a period of 2 to 3 years: Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, or New Mexico.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager II

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

Compensation: $25 – $40 per hour, based on relevant experience; per diem; relocation allowance

This position is expected to work 8-10 hours per day, 6 days per week. This position is primarily a field-based position with minimal office time anticipated.

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

• Forestry & Utility Division
• Environmental Division
• Technology & Innovation Division
• Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Environmental Compliance Inspector is responsible for providing environmental inspection and monitoring during the construction of utility-scale electrical transmission projects in Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, or New Mexico.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with National Pollutant Discharge System Permits
• Document and report impact to sensitive resources
• Track progress of construction activities and implementation of approved mitigation measures
• Work collaboratively with construction and regulatory personnel to develop solutions and implement permit conditions
• Photo document ecological site conditions
• Prepare daily reports
• Inspect construction vehicles and equipment for cleanliness
• Ensure best management practices are implemented
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Position requires some outside travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences or related field or equivalent work experience (i.e. biology, ecology, archeology or paleontology)
• Current stormwater inspection certification consistent with Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and/or New Mexico Department of Environmental Quality requirements or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of employment
• Ability to work long hours in potentially extreme weather conditions
• Ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles on rough terrain
• Competence using global positioning system units, maps, iPads, and submeter accuracy devices
• Field experience and comfortability working on construction projects and around heavy equipment
• Strong writing skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating system
• Ability to work well individually or in a team setting
• Clear communicator, highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, and dependable
• Ability and willingness to relocate to the project location
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with one or more of the following:

  • Biological resources (specifically avian surveys, raptor identification, and/or botanical surveys)

  • Soils

  • Implementing and/or monitoring erosion and sediment controls including preparation and maintenance of SWPPPs

  • Restoration and reclamation processes

• Experience performing environmental inspections on large-scale utility construction projects

• Experience working in Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona or New Mexico