Environmental Monitor

Duties

• Perform part-time environmental and agricultural monitoring for electric transmission line or renewable energy related construction projects permitted under New York State Public Service Law Article VII, AVIII or 94-c.
• Ensure construction activities comply with Environmental Management and Construction Plans (EM&CP).
• Conduct daily field inspections of active construction areas including but not limited to access roads, structure sites, laydown yards, and restoration areas.
• Monitor and document compliance related to wetlands and waterbodies, erosion and sediment controls, protected and sensitive resources, agricultural lands and farm operations.
• Monitor work within or adjacent to regulated wetlands, streams, and other jurisdictional resources.
• Serve as the primary on-site representative responsible for identifying non-compliance and directing corrective actions.
• Cook up with construction supervisors, contractors, and project managers to resolve environmental and agricultural compliance issues in real time.
• Verify proper installation, maintenance, and removal of erosion and sediment control measures in accordance with NYS standards and project-specific plans.
• Conduct agricultural monitoring in coordination with landowners and farm operators.
• Prepare detailed technical environmental reports and maintain related on-site documents.
• Maintain organized field notes and daily logs using company templates, ensuring records are consistent and complete.

Requirements

• Minimum BA or BS in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in delineation, permitting, monitoring, and/or construction oversight.
• Familiarity with NYSDEC stormwater regulations.
• Familiarity with New York Department of agriculture and markets guidelines for energy projects.
• Comfort working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions on uneven terrain.
• Ability to complete high quality technical reports.
• Some travel within New York is required.

Pay

Salary Range: $23.00 - 25.00 per hour

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

Flexible Work Schedule
Health/Dental Insurance
401k Plan with Employer Match
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long Term Disability
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Leadership Development Program
Fitness Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
Wellness Program
Team Building Events
Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.