ERM is hiring Environmental Inspectors to conduct inspections at construction sites in Santa Cruz, California. The successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a changing work environment where schedules, site locations, and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the project.
Requirements
- Conducting field inspections, monitoring and field survey work as directed.
- Interacting with and serving as a point of contact with agency officials, regulatory agency staff, landowners, contractors, clients, and other project members.
- Reviewing and implementing project documents and providing support and critical judgment on environmental compliance issues.
- Critically assessing environmental conditions in the field to evaluate potential environmental impacts from construction.
- Evaluating potential issues and concerns ahead of construction activities.
- Overseeing the proper implementation of mitigation measures.
- Conducting environmental sampling (hydrostatic test water, soil, etc.) and/or collect samples of stormwater at designated locations and visually inspect the quality of the sample.
- Overseeing and verifying flagging of wetland boundaries, cultural and biological resources exclusion zones, refueling zones, etc.
- Inspecting and documenting compliance with a project's environmental requirements by preparing daily written inspection reports that provide up-to-date and consistent written and photo documentation of activities observed in the field.
- Participating in various construction meetings.
- Evaluating restoration activities.
- Support compliance with environmental regulations concerning spill prevention, wastewater, stormwater, storage tanks, and waste management.
- Perform work safely, complying with ERM and client requirements and always wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hardhat, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, and orange high-visibility vest.
- Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.
- Communicate with ERM Project Manager, Senior EIs, various regulatory agencies, and client staff and subcontracts at the various client facilities.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Life & disability insurance
