Environmental Compliance Inspector

Key Responsibilities

• Operate FAA-compliant drones to capture aerial imagery, videos, and mapping data for various projects.
• Create high-resolution maps, 3D models, and digital terrain models.
• Conduct pre-flight planning, risk assessments, and equipment inspections.
• Maintain flight logs and ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company safety policies.
• Manage drone equipment, batteries, sensors, and software.

Environmental Compliance & Inspection

• Conduct daily environmental inspections of project sites, wetlands, streams, stormwater facilities, and other environmentally sensitive areas.
• Monitor compliance with environmental permits, erosion and sediment control permits, and environmental regulations.
• Document site conditions through photography, drone imagery, and written reports.
• Identify environmental concerns and communicate findings to project managers and clients.
• Proactively monitor for risks and challenges anticipated on the project site based on real-time field conditions.
• Conduct SWPPP compliance inspections in accordance with the NPDES construction general permit and coastal area permit conditions.

Project Documentation & Deliverables

• Prepare inspection reports and maintain detailed and accurate project records.
• Produce daily work reports, progress reports, and construction progress updates.
• Produce daily environmental compliance reports.
• Produce daily/weekly/monthly SWPPP compliance reports.
• Maintain an OS-SWPPP notebook for the duration of a project.
• Organize and maintain drone imagery, project databases, and project reports.
• Assist with preparation of maps, exhibits, presentations, and other client deliverables.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow company safety protocols and participate in safety training.
• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations.
• Conduct work safely in active construction zones and environmentally sensitive locations.
• Wear proper PPE while on site at all times.