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Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
This role will begin as a contingent position with the potential to transition to a permanent position.
The Environmental & Agricultural Monitor is responsible for ensuring that the Somerset Solar Project remains in full compliance with all environmental, agricultural, and siting permit requirements during construction.
The Environmental/Agricultural Monitor (EM) serves as the primary on-site point of contact for environmental compliance and works closely with the Developer’s Construction Manager and Environmental Project Management Team. The EM oversees implementation of the project’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP), manages compliance with civil, environmental, and agricultural obligations, and ensures adherence to all applicable permits—including the SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity (GP-0-25-001), the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), NYS ORES Article VIII requirements, NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets (NYSAGM) standards, and all other relevant environmental approvals.
This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Barker, NY. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local environmental laws.
Conduct regular site inspections as required per the Environmental Management Plan and provide environmental compliance oversight for all construction activities.
Report inspection findings to the Owner and relevant regulatory agencies as required.
Participate in safety tailgate meetings prior to site inspections, as required.
Observe, record, and report of threatened or endangered species, including preparation of bi-weekly monitoring reports.
Support bi-weekly and monthly construction activity reporting.
Participate in pre-construction meetings with project stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
Verify compliance with siting permit conditions, Public Service Law, Environmental Conservation Law, and Clean Water Act Section 401 requirements.
Support implementation of all required measures identified in compliance filings and plans.
Ensure construction activities remain within approved limits of disturbance (LOD).
Oversee compliance with agricultural requirements, including the Agricultural Plan, Remediation Plan, and Co-Utilization Plan.
Ensure all agricultural practices meet NYSAGM Guidelines for Solar Energy Projects—Construction Mitigation for Agricultural Lands.
Monitor and document impacts to active agricultural lands (Mineral Soil Groups 1–4).
Support implementation and monitoring of Agricultural Co-Utilization Plans and Implementation Plans.
Provide guidance and management expertise in soil handling, restoration, and mitigation of agricultural impacts.
Coordinate with NYSAGM and ORES to verify and maintain required qualifications.
Assist in resolving complaints and public concerns.
Participate in restoration, remediation, and mitigation efforts as required.
Collaborate with the SOLV Energy Environmental Compliance Team and other internal project stakeholders.
Training Requirements:
Before site mobilization, the EM must complete SOLV Energy onboarding and all project-specific environmental and agricultural compliance training. Required training includes:
Siting permit conditions and compliance protocols
NYS ORES Article VIII requirements
NYSAGM agricultural mitigation guidelines
Identification and protection of threatened and endangered species
Wetland, waterbody, and stream protection measures
Complaint resolution and reporting procedures
The EM must also participate in ongoing training as required by regulatory agencies, SOLV Energy, or the project owner, including updates to permit conditions, best management practices, and safety protocols.
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years of environmental and agricultural compliance monitoring experience in New York State.
Demonstrated knowledge of NYS environmental and agricultural regulations.
Current NYS Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector certification.
Must be approved by NYSDPS and ORES (qualifications and contact information must be submitted).
Must be qualified and approved by NYSAGM and ORES to oversee agricultural compliance.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Natural Resources, or a related field.
Experience conducting construction site inspections, reporting, and compliance audits.
Ability to work independently and impartially.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to construction sites.
Sufficient access to required documentation, transportation, and communication equipment.
Experience working effectively with all levels of field and project staff.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high exposed places.
Must be able to tolerate occasional exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, heavy equipment exhausts, and other airborne particulates on construction sites.
Must be able to tolerate inclement weather and temperatures variations.
The noise intensity level is medium to high.
Must possess sufficient mobility with or without assistive devices to access all natural features, structures, and improvements on solar sites subject to inspection for compliance with state specific stormwater permitting requirements and SWPPP Erosion and Sediment Control Plans.
Visual acuity with or without corrective lenses to visually inspect construction sites for evidence of soil erosion and sedimentation in discharge water.
Must have sufficient auditory acuity with or without audiological appliances to hear warning sounds signaling movement of vehicles and equipment on construction sites.
Must be able to descend to and ascend from ground level to inspect soil and hydrogeological site features.
SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Compensation Range:
$35.28 - $44.10
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.
In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.
Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.
Job Number: J12445
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