Environmental Compliance Inspector

EOC Group • Reno, NV

122d • $25 - $40

About The Position

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. This position is expected to work 8-10 hours per day, 6 days per week. It is primarily a field-based position with minimal office time anticipated. Candidates selected for this position must be willing to work in, and potentially relocate between, the following states over a period of 2 to 3 years: Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Compensation: $25 - $40 per hour, based on relevant experience
• Per diem
• Relocation allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree