Lead Regulatory Compliance Inspector

Stantec Inc. • Williamsburg, VA

50d

About The Position

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that's vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that's naturally committed to the environment. Your Opportunity Stantec is currently seeking Mid and Senior Level Regulatory Compliance Inspectors to provide technical support on Transportation projects. This position will be part of Stantec's Environmental Services team that provides the full range of expertise needed to address a variety of permitting, approval and compliance requirements for land disturbing associated with Virginia Department of Transportation projects, and other Virginia transportation authorities and locality project needs. Our staff members have established excellent working relationships with regulatory, advisory and Transportation agencies throughout the mid-Atlantic, and our regulatory knowledge and scientific expertise allow us to help our clients develop the most effective approach to securing regulatory approvals, permit compliance and project delivery.

Requirements

• Experience in agency permit compliance, enforcement procedures, violations, and their resolution.
• Strong technical writing skills, effective communication, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulations and permitting requirements as they pertain to wetlands, natural resources, and cultural resources.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to independently create and work within budgets, manage time, and schedule work.
• Demonstrated team player with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with VPDES/SWPPP, permitting, SWPPP, pollution prevention, technical reporting, land disturbing activities, wetland and streams issues, and environmental permit compliance with an emphasis on Transportation work.
• VDOT's VSMP, ESCCC, Environmental, and MS4 Programs including C-107 process.
• Certification as a VA DEQ ESC/SWM Inspector.

Responsibilities

• Perform ESC, SWPPP and VWP inspections for sensitive transportation projects and high-profile clients.
• Provides technical expertise on environmental compliance for construction activities operations.
• Documents prescribed work is in compliance with permit conditions, plans, contract documents, and environmental laws and regulations.
• Manage VPDES/VWP projects and support staff to maintain transportation project compliance.
• Communicate and collaborate with the client representatives, contractors, agency personnel, and other Environmental/Regulatory Specialists to help ensure project compliance.
• Interpreting and applying state and federal environmental laws, regulations, policies, and best management practices.
• Carry out project work within agreed time-frames and on budget.
• Assist in the creation of technical documents in support of regulatory submissions, including permit applications, SWPPP and compliance reporting and summaries.
• Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, standards and guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation.
• Participate in team and independent based work.

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
• In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees