SWPPP Inspector/ Environmental Monitor

LaBella Associates•Ithaca, NY

1d•$50,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role focuses on field-based work: performing environmental inspections, Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPPP) inspections, observing construction progress, and ensuring compliance. We are seeking an Environmental Monitor/ Stormwater Erosion Control Inspectors to conduct required inspections on active utility and construction sites across the state of New York. This individual should be experienced in a variety of projects and with focus on ensuring compliance with applicable erosion and sediment control and stormwater management regulations, ultimately resulting in a successfully constructed project. The position would be attached to our Environmental Division in our Rochester, NY office. Hybrid (home/office/job site) work schedules are available for this position.

Requirements

Minimum BA or BS in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology.
2 to 5 years of experience in delineation, permitting, monitoring, 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.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on construction, inspection, or site work experience
Enjoys working outdoors
Understands how site work comes together
Takes pride in accurate, organized reporting

Responsibilities

Perform SWPPP inspections on active construction sites, documenting compliance with erosion and sediment control measures
Preparing detailed technical SWPPP reports, and maintaining related on-site documents
Conduct regular inspections of construction sites to ensure Stormwater and Erosion Control compliance with provided 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 related constructions 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 but not limited to 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 directly 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
Play a key part in ensuring designs are built as intended, documenting field conditions, and communicating with engineers, contractors, and clients throughout construction