Lead Regulatory Compliance Inspector

Stantec•Roanoke, VA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 various land disturbing projects including Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) projects, and other Virginia transportation authorities and locality project needs, power generation, transmission and distribution and residential/commercial development. 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. This role is focused on western and southwestern Virginia locales. Stantec has offices in Bluefield and Roanoke Virginia.

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.
Excellent technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
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 Infrastructure Projects.

Nice To Haves

VDOT’s VSMP, ESCCC, Environmental, and MS4 Programs including C-107 process preferred.
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 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.