SWPPP Inspector/ Environmental Monitor

LaBella Associates•Binghamton, NY

6d•$50,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This field-based position conducts environmental and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections, observes construction progress, and helps ensure compliance at active utility and construction sites across New York State. The role is attached to LaBella’s Environmental Division in its Rochester, NY office, with hybrid home, office, and job-site schedules available. Some travel within New York and surrounding states is required. The Environmental Monitor/Stormwater Erosion Control Inspector supports successful project construction by monitoring environmental and agricultural conditions, documenting field observations, communicating with engineers, contractors, and clients, and identifying and addressing non-compliance. The position involves work outdoors year-round in varying weather and on uneven terrain, along with preparing accurate technical reports and maintaining organized field records. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Environmental studies, Ecology, or Biology and 2 to 5 years of experience in delineation, permitting, monitoring, or construction oversight. Familiarity with NYSDEC stormwater regulations and New York Department of Agriculture and Markets guidelines for energy projects is required. The listed salary range is $50,000–$70,000; the specific offer may depend on factors including relevant experience, education, and work location.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Environmental studies, 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.
Ability to complete high-quality technical reports.
Comfort working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain.
Some travel within New York and surrounding states is required.

Responsibilities

Perform SWPPP inspections at 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 check 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 concerning 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.