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. Candidates applying for this position will be required to work in Nevada for 6 months.

About Eocene Environmental Group: 

Eocene Environmental Group is part of the Wright Services Corp. family and is 100% employee owned. We have offered environmental consulting services through the United States for over two decades focusing on our core values of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship. Our corporate office is in Des Moines Iowa, but we have multiple offices in Arizona, California, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon Wyoming and Virginia. Our highly successful team of resource professionals provide environmental planning, permitting, utility vegetation management (UVM) software, sustainability services and compliance services for a variety of clients.

JOB SUMMARY: The Environmental Compliance Inspector is responsible for providing environmental inspection and monitoring during the construction of utility-scale electrical transmission projects and associated substations in Nevada. The principal duties include inspection, monitoring, and reporting of construction activities with the goal of ensuring protection of sensitive environmental resources and adherence to environmental regulations and permits.

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 impacts to sensitive resources
• Track progress of construction activities and implementation of approved mitigation measures 
• Inspect construction vehicles and equipment for cleanliness
• Ensure best management practices are implemented
• Work collaboratively with construction and regulatory personnel to develop solutions and implement permit conditions
• Photo document ecological site conditions
• Prepare daily reports
• 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; maintains 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 may require some outside travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences or related field or equivalent work experience (ie. biology, ecology, archeology or paleontology)
• Ability to work long hours in potentially extreme weather conditions
• Competence using global positioning system (GPS) units, maps, iPads, and submeter accuracy devices
• Ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles on rough terrain
• Field experience and comfortability working on construction projects and around heavy equipment
• Ability to work well individually or in a team setting
• Strong writing skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating system
• 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.