SWPPP Inspector/ Environmental Monitor

LaBella Associates•Ithaca, NY

6d•$50,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

LaBella Associates is seeking an Environmental Monitor/Stormwater Erosion Control Inspector for field-based work on active utility and construction sites across New York State. The role is attached to the Environmental Division in the Rochester, NY office, with hybrid home, office, and job-site schedules available. The position involves conducting environmental, stormwater, erosion-control, and agricultural inspections; observing construction progress; documenting field conditions and compliance; and helping ensure projects are built in accordance with applicable regulations and project plans. Some travel within New York and surrounding states is required. The successful candidate will have hands-on construction, inspection, or site-work experience, be comfortable working outdoors year-round in varying weather and on uneven terrain, and produce accurate, high-quality technical reports. This is a fast-paced environmental consulting and engineering practice. The listed salary range is $50,000–$70,000; the specific offer may depend on relevant experience, education, work location, and other factors.

Requirements

Minimum BA or BS in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology.
2 to 5 years of experience in delineation, permitting, monitoring, or construction oversight.
Familiarity with NYSDEC stormwater regulations.
Familiarity with New York Department of Agriculture and Markets guidelines for energy projects.
Comfort working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions on uneven terrain.
Ability to complete high-quality technical reports.
Some travel within New York and surrounding states is required.

Responsibilities

Perform SWPPP inspections on active construction sites and document compliance with erosion and sediment control measures.
Prepare detailed technical SWPPP reports and maintain related on-site documents.
Conduct regular construction-site inspections to verify stormwater and erosion-control compliance with engineering construction documents.
Conduct agricultural monitoring in coordination with landowners and farm operators.
Perform environmental and agricultural monitoring for electric transmission line or renewable energy construction projects permitted under New York State Public Service Law Article VII, AVIII, or 94-c.
Ensure construction activities comply with Environmental Management and Construction Plans (EM&CP).
Conduct daily field inspections of active construction areas, including access roads, structure sites, laydown yards, and restoration areas.
Monitor and document compliance related to wetlands and waterbodies, erosion and sediment controls, protected and sensitive resources, agricultural lands, and farm operations.
Monitor work within or adjacent to regulated wetlands, streams, and other jurisdictional resources.
Serve as the primary on-site representative responsible for identifying non-compliance and directing corrective actions.
Coordinate with construction supervisors, contractors, and project managers to resolve environmental and agricultural compliance issues in real time.
Verify proper installation, maintenance, and removal of erosion and sediment control measures in accordance with NYS standards and project-specific plans.
Maintain organized field notes and daily logs using company templates, ensuring records are consistent and complete.
Document field conditions and communicate with engineers, contractors, and clients throughout construction.