SWPPP Inspector/ Environmental Monitor

LaBella Associates•Binghamton, NY

25d•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on field-based work: performing Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPPP) inspections, observing construction progress, and ensuring compliance. We are seeking Stormwater / Erosion Control Inspectors to conduct monthly, weekly or bi-weekly 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. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on construction, inspection, or site work experience who enjoys working outdoors, understands how site work comes together, and takes pride in accurate, organized reporting Fast paced environmental consulting/engineering practice. Salary commensurate with experience. Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below. LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.

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
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, documenting compliance with erosion and sediment control measures
Conduct regular inspections of construction sites to ensure Stormwater and Erosion Control compliance with provided Engineering construction documents.
Preparing detailed technical SWPPP reports, and maintaining related on-site documents
Maintain organized field notes and daily logs using company templates, ensuring records are consistent and complete
You will play a key part in ensuring our designs are built as intended, documenting field conditions, and communicating with engineers, contractors, and clients throughout construction