Lead Environmental Inspector (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a Lead Environmental Inspector to oversee environmental compliance during the construction phase of our client’s transmission project in northern Nevada and southern Idaho.

This is a full-time (60-72 hours per week) limited-term role for a duration of 18 months, with the possibility of extension.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Scheduling, leading, and providing leadership and mentorship to ERM’s environmental monitor field teams comprised of both biological environmental monitors and field archaeologists.


* Responsible for environmental compliance on specific spread of the transmission lines.


* Reviewing daily reports for the specific spread of transmission lines.


* Coordinating and working closely with the project’s Environmental Field Manager, escalating any concerns or issues to the Environmental Field Manager.


* Preparing and conducting environmental training for construction personnel.


* Conducting field inspections, conducting environmental inspection of construction activities, and field survey work as directed.


* verifying that the limits of authorized construction work areas and locations of access roads are properly marked before clearing;


* Interacting with and serving as a point of contact with agency officials, regulatory agency staff, landowners, contractors, clients and other project members and conducting required agency notifications.


* Reviewing and implementing project documents and providing direction, support and critical judgment on environmental compliance issues.


* Providing technical leadership, support and direction to field staff.  This includes the coordination of daily Environmental Inspector and Resource Monitor schedules and conducting morning construction meetings.


* 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.).


* Overseeing and verifying flagging and signage of waterbody and wetland boundaries, cultural and biological resources exclusion zones, refueling zones, or areas with special requirements within the construction work area.


* 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.


* identifying, documenting, and overseeing corrective actions as needed to bring an activity back into compliance.


* identifying erosion/sediment control and soil stabilization needs.


* Participating in various construction meetings.


* Preparing documentation to support requests for variances from environmental permits.


* Evaluating restorati...