Environmental Compliance Inspector - PA Major Bridges Project

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for project environmental compliance including but not limited to the supervision, installation, maintenance, and removal of all erosion. Sediment pollution control (E/S), National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit requirements including Post Construction Storm Water Management Plan (PCSMP) devices or best management practices. It requires the supervision, monitoring, and compliance with all Chapter 105/Section 404 Permit special conditions including stream mitigation, and the restoration of temporary wetland and stream impacts.

The ECI is to verify and document that all provisions listed in the Environmental Project Requirements Special Provision and environmental project commitments listed in the Environmental Commitments Mitigation Tracking System (ECMTS) are successfully completed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the proper installation and maintenance of all E/S, NPDES, and PCSMP materials and items of work. Inspect materials and items of work daily and report findings to the Environmental Compliance Manager (ECM), the project Superintendent, the Project Manager, and the project Quality Control Coordinator.
• Stop all contractor operations that are not in compliance and then develop corrective action plans for operations that are not in compliance and be responsible for required follow-up actions. The operation(s) can not resume until deficiency(s) are corrected.
• Review the design plans, typical section views, details for erosion and sediment pollution control measures, NPDES Permit, and PCSMP Plan requirements.
• Serve as the contractor’s main point of contact for the Susquehanna County Conservation District, United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) regarding environmental compliance measures for the project.
• Ensure that the contractor is completing construction in the correct sequence with the approved Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plan, NPDES Permit, and Post Construction Stormwater Management Plan.
• Conduct required NPDES Permit inspections and complete required reporting forms.
• Conduct a visual weekly inspection of all BMPs and document on DEP’s Chapter 102 Visual Site Inspection Report (VSIR) and save to the project’s SharePoint.
• Conduct Post-Storm Event Inspections within 24 hours after each measurable storm event (0.25 inch or greater) or the occurrence of snowmelt sufficient to cause a discharge and save to the project’s SharePoint.
• Coordinate all changes for review and acceptance with the departments, USFW, PGC, PFBC, PADEP, USCOE, and Susquehanna County Conservation District prior to implementing construction.
• Coordinate, direct, implement, and document the construction, maintenance, repair, and proper operation of all erosion and sediment pollution control devices and post-construction stormwater management plan control measures and facilities.
• The ECI is responsible for supervising all contractor and sub-contractor activities and taking necessary action to obtain an approved NPDES Notice of Termination for the project.
• Keep all Inspectors informed regarding work progress, inspection date(s), inspection results, and any/all corrective actions as required.
• Notifying contractors and the Environmental Compliance Manager in the event of an issue that may require work to be halted and overseeing the procedures.
• Oversee and direct the construction of the stream/wetland mitigation measures per the approved Mitigation Plans.
• Ensure the proper installation of the in-stream structures, soil lifts, and riparian plantings.
• Inspect materials and items of work daily and report findings to ECM, stop all contractor operations that are not in compliance, develop corrective action plans for operations that are not in compliance, be responsible for required follow-up actions, and make sure the operation(s) cannot resume until deficiency(s) are corrected.
• Oversee and direct the restoration of temporary impacts to wetlands and streams per the approved Temporary Impact Restoration Plans and develop and implement a remedial action plan for any areas that do not meet restoration objectives.
• Conduct Chapter 105/Section 404 compliance monitoring, prepare associated monitoring reports, and provide reports to appropriate Agencies.
• Track the ECMTS through construction and into maintenance to ensure the commitments and mitigation activities are met, document that commitments and mitigation were met, coordinate with the contractor weekly, and assist the contractor in documenting compliance/non-compliance in the ECMTS.
• Ensure that copies of the JPA and NPDES approvals, along with the supporting applications, are located on the job site.
• Ensure that copies of the CEPP, WMP, CQMP, and PPC plans are available and kept on the job site.
• Prepare a bi-weekly/monthly environmental compliance report for review by the ECM.

REPORTING

Environmental Compliance Manager

EDUCATION, SKILLS, & QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 years of engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience and a minimum of eight years of environmental engineering experience.
• Knowledge of abating or controlling sources of environmental pollutants is essential.
• The ability to assume responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others is essential.
• 1 year of environmental inspection experience.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of environmental issues, mitigation, and associated permitting requirements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods.
• Requires traveling for up to 2-5 hours.
• Requires working in outdoor weather conditions.
• Minimum physical exertion such as walking, lifting, standing for long periods, bending, or reaching may be required.
• Requires visual ability to perform tasks: preparing and analyzing data, plans, drawings, outlines, viewing a computer, and extensive reading.
• Requires the ability to physically operate standard office equipment i.e., laptop, phone, keyboard, mouse, etc.