Erosion & Sediment Control Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspection of construction activities for compliance with applicable project approvals, permits (federal, state, and local), and landowner agreements, for the construction of the Project
• Monitor construction activities within specific areas requiring protection or environmentally sensitive areas
• Oversee implementation of mitigation measures and best management practices
• Conduct regular inspections of a variety of construction sites to identify potential environmental hazards and ensure compliance with SWPPP and other relevant regulations
• Monitor and report general environmental compliance by the Construction Contractor(s) and subcontractors to client, with particular attention to fire, dust, hazardous materials, erosion control, and restoration guidelines
• Locate and facilitate protection and/or avoidance of environmentally sensitive resources such as migratory bird and raptor nests, rare plants and noxious weeds, watercourses, wetlands, high sensitivity paleontological resource, and cultural resources
• Identify sensitive resources and areas of concern prior to upcoming construction activities, and coordinating with construction personnel to discuss
• Act as a resource to construction personnel to explain environmental regulations and relevant application to construction activity
• Verify that construction work areas, access roads, and environmentally sensitive features have been properly marked and flagged before work is initiated in the area
• Ensure that erosion control or other best management practices do not inadvertently cause impact to other sensitive resources
• Act as a point of contact for onsite government agency inspectors
• Inform the Construction Contractor(s) of all potential and existing compliance issues, and coordinate with the Environmental Compliance Manager and/or Field Lead to determine appropriate corrective actions
• Clock out when work is completed
• Coordinate with the Environmental Compliance Manager and/or Field Lead for potential stop-work when construction activities violate the conditions of the project approval(s), permits, or landowner conditions
• Identify, document, and oversee corrective actions to resolve non-compliance issues
• Maintain and submit daily reports and logs to the Environmental Compliance Manager and/or Field Lead that document construction activities and associated compliance status for that day

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Environmental Science or related field of study
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Environmental Management, compliance, SWPPP inspection and mitigation planning
• Minimum 5 years of professional industry experience in utilities and/or renewables construction
• Demonstrated experience conducting SWPPP inspections in Oregon under DEQ 1200‑C/1200‑CN permits
• Current certification as an Oregon DEQ Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) or equivalent qualification recognized by DEQ
• Strong knowledge of erosion and sediment control BMPs, stormwater management practices, and construction site compliance requirements
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, SWPPPs, and regulatory documents
• Strong working knowledge of environmental legislation and regulations
• Training, qualification or designation related to development of SWPPPs or Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans is considered an asset
• Experience related to transmission line construction would be an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills – data collection and interpretation, technical report writing, regulatory permit applications, client communications, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, prioritizing and decision-making skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to interface successfully with multiple departments, external vendors and/or customers
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Valid Driver’s License, with ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier