Environmental Compliance Inspector

Who We Are

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

     
Job Purpose

Environmental Inspector responsible for supporting the environmental compliance team with oversight of a bridge construction project in Washington, DC and Arlington, VA, primarily assisting with environmental inspections and ensuring compliance with environmental permits, approvals, regulations, and standards. This role requires conducting field activities for 8 hours a day, up to 5 days (40 hours) a week (Monday through Saturday). Overtime may be allowed with pre-approval.

Straughan Benefits

One of the ways Straughan supports our staff is by providing generous benefits such as Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k Retirement plan with an employer match, tuition assistance, PTO, 8 holidays, Parental leave, HSA, FSA, Flexible work schedule, employer paid short and Longterm disability.

Compensation Range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00 The compensation for this role is commensurate with experience. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental inspections during all phases of construction to ensure compliance with permit conditions, approvals, and agency regulations and standards
• Conduct erosion and sediment control inspections
• Prepare detailed and accurate reports using field tablets and job specific applications
• Attend agency inspections and communicate with various stakeholders
• Review construction plan sets, SWPPPs, and various environmental submittals to ensure field activities are consistent with approved plans/submittals
• Conduct monthly reviews to audit Design-Builders environmental deliverables, SWPPP, and inspection reports 

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental compliance or similar field. Proficiency in MS Office. Well-developed organizational and communication skills.

  
Desired Qualifications

• Ability to understand construction design plans and interpret plans in all phases of construction
• Strong knowledge of Federal, state, and local environmental regulations and policies, and ability to understand environmental permits 
• Experience with design-build projects
• Experience conducting construction-phase inspections, preferably in the greater DC-VA-MD region
• Ability to work on multiple contracts simultaneously and in an organized fashion
• Experience using GPS, tablet computers, and other field equipment
• Ability to maintain accurate reports and records
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to exercise firmness, tact, and integrity
• Possess Virginia Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector and Stormwater Management Inspector certifications
• Possess EPA’s Construction Inspection Training Certification
• Possess a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation 

Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

• Prolonged periods standing
• Physical ability to perform outdoor field work, on water, and in unpleasant field conditions
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time

Straughan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status