Lead Biological Environmental Inspector (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a Lead Biological Environmental Inspector to oversee environmental compliance during the construction phase of our client’s transmission and distribution project in northern Nevada and southern Idaho.

This is a full-time (60-72 hours per week) limited-term role for a duration of 18 months, with the possibility of extension.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Preparing and conducting environmental training for construction personnel.


* Conducting field inspections, conducting environmental inspection of construction activities, and field survey work as directed.


* verifying that the limits of authorized construction work areas and locations of access roads are properly marked before clearing;


* Interacting with and serving as a point of contact with agency officials, regulatory agency staff, landowners, contractors, clients and other project members and conducting required agency notifications.


* Reviewing and implementing project documents and providing direction, support and critical judgment on environmental compliance issues.


* Providing technical leadership, support and direction to field staff.  This includes the coordination of daily Environmental Inspector and Resource Monitor schedules and conducting morning construction meetings.


* Critically assessing environmental conditions in the field to evaluate potential environmental impacts from construction.


* Evaluating potential issues and concerns ahead of construction activities.


* Overseeing the proper implementation of mitigation measures.


* Conducting environmental sampling (hydrostatic test water, soil, etc.).


* Overseeing and verifying flagging and signage of waterbody and wetland boundaries, cultural and biological resources exclusion zones, refueling zones, or areas with special requirements within the construction work area.


* Inspecting and documenting compliance with a project's environmental requirements by preparing daily written inspection reports that provide up-to-date and consistent written and photo documentation of activities observed in the field.


* identifying, documenting, and overseeing corrective actions as needed to bring an activity back into compliance.


* identifying erosion/sediment control and soil stabilization needs.


* Participating in various construction meetings.


* Preparing documentation to support requests for variances from environmental permits.


* Evaluating restoration activities and conducting compaction testing as required.


* Compliance with ERM’s rigorous safety program.


* Performing additional tasks as assigned or required.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

The role of a Lead Biological Environmental Inspector requires meticulous oversight by highly skilled individuals stationed in the field throughout construction to ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations.

Qualifications of individuals to be considered will include:


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