SWPPP Inspector/ Environmental Monitor

LaBella Associates•Rochester, NY

6d•$50,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This field-based role conducts environmental and Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPPP) inspections, observes construction progress, and ensures compliance on active utility and construction sites across New York State. The position is part of LaBella’s Environmental Division in its Rochester, NY office, with hybrid work schedules available across home, office, and job sites. The role supports construction projects by documenting field conditions and communicating with engineers, contractors, and clients to help ensure designs are built as intended. The work includes stormwater, erosion and sediment control, wetlands and waterbodies, protected resources, and agricultural monitoring. Some travel within New York and surrounding states is required. The position suits someone with hands-on construction, inspection, or site work experience who enjoys outdoor work and accurate, organized reporting.

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 and 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 compliance with stormwater and erosion control requirements in 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 involving 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, identify non-compliance, and direct 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.