Environmental Monitor - CPESC

Canacre • Buffalo, NY

81d

About The Position

The Environmental Monitor - Certified Professional in Erosion Sediment Control (CPESC) will monitor and report on construction-related activities with respect to the general permit requirements of the applicable regulatory agency, the client, and other cooperating/permitting agencies. The role will have a strong focus on monitoring and inspection of Erosion and Sediment Controls (ESC) and the ideal candidate will hold a CPESC designation. In addition to monitoring ESC, the CPESC will monitor and report on construction-related activities in areas of pre-determined biological, cultural, and paleontological sensitive resources. The CPESC will also be responsible for inspecting construction sites to ensure compliance with project-specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) under the Clean Water Act, as well as compliance with erosion control regulations and applicable environmental regulations and permits. Upon completion of construction activities, the CPESC will monitor the implementation of the appropriate restoration treatments.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in Environmental Science or related field of study
• CPESC Designation or completion of the NYS Erosion and Sediment Control Certificate Program (NYSESCCP)
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in Environmental Management, compliance, SWPPP inspection and mitigation planning
• Strong knowledge of ESC best practices in construction
• Strong working knowledge of environmental legislation and regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills – data collection and interpretation, technical report writing, regulatory permit applications, client communications, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, prioritizing and decision-making skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to interface successfully with multiple departments, external vendors and/or customers
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Valid Driver’s License, with ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier
• CPESC Designation

Nice To Haves

• Experience related to transmission line construction would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspection of construction activities for compliance with applicable project approvals, permits (federal, state, and local), and landowner agreements, for the construction of the Project
• Developing site-specific SWPPPs and providing recommendations for the implementation of appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Oversee implementation of mitigation measures and monitor construction activities within specific areas requiring protection or environmentally sensitive areas
• Conduct regular inspections of a variety of construction sites to identify potential environmental hazards and ensure compliance with SWPPP and other relevant regulations
• Monitor and report general environmental compliance by the Construction Contractor(s) and subcontractors to client, with particular attention to fire, dust, hazardous materials, erosion control, and restoration guidelines
• Locate and facilitate protection and/or avoidance of environmentally sensitive resources such as migratory bird and raptor nests, rare plants and noxious weeds, watercourses, wetlands, high sensitivity paleontological resource, and cultural resources
• Identify sensitive resources and areas of concern prior to upcoming construction activities, and coordinating with construction personnel to discuss
• Act as a resource to construction personnel to explain environmental regulations and relevant application to construction activity
• Verify that construction work areas, access roads, and environmentally sensitive features have been properly marked and flagged before work is initiated in the area
• Ensure that erosion control or other best management practices do not inadvertently cause impact to other sensitive resources
• Act as a point of contact for onsite government agency inspectors
• Inform the Construction Contractor(s) of all potential and existing compliance issues, and coordinate with the Project team to determine appropriate corrective actions
• Coordinate with the Project team for potential stop-work when construction activities violate the conditions of the project approval(s), permits, or landowner conditions
• Identify, document, and oversee corrective actions to resolve non-compliance issues
• Document the resolution of any compliance issues in daily reports
• Maintain and submit daily reports and logs to the Project Team that document construction activities and associated compliance status for that day
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance.
• Other benefits include a RRSP employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees