SWPPP Inspector/ Environmental Monitor

LaBella Associates•Albany, 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 work schedules available across home, office, and job-site settings. The position involves environmental and agricultural monitoring for electric transmission line and renewable energy construction projects, including projects permitted under New York State Public Service Law Article VII, AVIII, or 94-c. The successful candidate will help ensure projects are built as intended by documenting field conditions and communicating with engineers, contractors, and clients throughout construction. This role suits someone with hands-on construction, inspection, or site-work experience who enjoys outdoor work and accurate, organized reporting. Some travel within New York and surrounding states is required. The position is within a fast-paced environmental consulting and engineering practice.

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 at active construction sites and document compliance with erosion and sediment control measures.
Prepare detailed technical SWPPP reports and maintain related on-site documents.
Inspect construction sites 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 and 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.