Environmental Compliance Inspector, MN

Canacre • Full-time • Minnesota • 3w ago

The Environmental Compliance Inspector will monitor and report on construction-related activities with respect to the general permit requirements of the applicable regulatory agency, the client, and other cooperating/permitting agencies; as well as monitor and report on construction-related activities in areas of pre-determined biological and environmentally sensitive resources. The Environmental Compliance Inspector will also be responsible for inspecting construction sites to ensure compliance with project-specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) under the Clean Water Act, as well as compliance with erosion control regulations and applicable environmental regulations and permits.
The Environmental Compliance Inspector will oversee the proper implementation of mitigation measures and other environmental documents including, but not limited to, biological resources, water, fire, dust, hazardous materials, and restoration requirements, as appropriate. Upon completion of Project facility construction activities, the Environmental Compliance Inspector will monitor the implementation of the appropriate restoration treatments

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct daily inspection of construction activities for compliance with applicable project approvals, permits (federal, state, and local), and landowner agreements, for the construction of the Project
Monitor construction activities within specific areas requiring protection or environmentally sensitive areas
Oversee implementation of mitigation measures and best management practices
Conduct regular inspections of a variety of construction sites to identify potential environmental hazards and ensure compliance with SWPPP and other relevant regulations
Monitor and report general environmental compliance by the Construction Contractor(s) and subcontractors to client, with particular attention to fire, dust, hazardous materials, erosion control, and restoration guidelines
Locate and facilitate protection and/or avoidance of environmentally sensitive resources such as migratory bird and raptor nests, rare plants and noxious weeds, watercourses, wetlands, high sensitivity paleontological resource, and cultural resources
Identify sensitive resources and areas of concern prior to upcoming construction activities, and coordinating with construction personnel to discuss
Act as a resource to construction personnel to explain environmental regulations and relevant application to construction activity
Verify that construction work areas, access roads, and environmentally sensitive features have been properly marked and flagged before work is initiated in the area
Ensure that erosion control or other best management practices do not inadvertently cause impact to other sensitive resources
Act as a point of contact for onsite government agency inspectors
Inform the Construction Contractor(s) of all potential and existing compliance issues, and determine appropriate corrective actions
Coordinate with Project personnel for potential stop-work when construction activities violate the conditions of the project approval(s), permits, or landowner conditions
Identify, document, and oversee corrective actions to resolve non-compliance issues
Monitor and document restoration activities
Maintain and submit daily reports and logs to the Project team that document construction activities and associated compliance status for that day

Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education	Post-secondary degree in Environmental Science or related field of study Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)-approved stormwater training.
Experience	Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Environmental Management, compliance, SWPPP inspection and mitigation planning Minimum 5 year of professional experience in utilities construction industry
Knowledge/Skills	Strong working knowledge of environmental legislation and regulations Training, qualification or designation related to development of SWPPPs or Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans is considered an asset Formal designations or certifications in related fields, such as CPESC and CESCL certifications are considered an asset Experience related to transmission line construction would be an asset Strong verbal and written communication skills – data collection and interpretation, technical report writing, regulatory permit applications, client communications, etc. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, prioritizing and decision-making skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to interface successfully with multiple departments, external vendors and/or customers Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Licenses/Accreditations	Valid Driver’s License, with ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier