Candidates selected for this position will be assigned to work in one of the following states based on project needs over a period of 2 to 3 years: Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, or New Mexico.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager II

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

Compensation: $25 - $40 per hour, based on relevant experience; per diem; relocation allowance

This position is expected to work 8-10 hours per day, 6 days per week. This position is primarily a field-based position with minimal office time anticipated.

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

Forestry & Utility Division

Environmental Division

Technology & Innovation Division

Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Environmental Compliance Inspector is responsible for providing environmental inspection and monitoring during the construction of utility-scale electrical transmission projects in Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, or New Mexico.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Monitor and ensure compliance with National Pollutant Discharge System Permits

Document and report impact to sensitive resources

Track progress of construction activities and implementation of approved mitigation measures

Work collaboratively with construction and regulatory personnel to develop solutions and implement permit conditions

Photo document ecological site conditions

Prepare daily reports

Inspect construction vehicles and equipment for cleanliness

Ensure best management practices are implemented

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership

Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position requires some outside travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences or related field or equivalent work experience (i.e. biology, ecology, archeology or paleontology)

Current stormwater inspection certification consistent with Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and/or New Mexico Department of Environmental Quality requirements or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of employment

Ability to work long hours in potentially extreme weather conditions

Ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles on rough terrain

Competence using global positioning system units, maps, iPads, and submeter accuracy devices

Field experience and comfortability working on construction projects and around heavy equipment

Strong writing skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating system

Ability to work well individually or in a team setting

Clear communicator, highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, and dependable

Ability and willingness to relocate to the project location

Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with one or more of the following:

Biological resources (specifically avian surveys, raptor identification, and/or botanical surveys)

Soils

Implementing and/or monitoring erosion and sediment controls including preparation and maintenance of SWPPPs

Restoration and reclamation processes

Experience performing environmental inspections on large-scale utility construction projects

Experience working in Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona or New Mexico

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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