SWPPP Inspector/ Environmental Monitor
City of Rochester, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, 14602, USA
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Environmental & Urban Planning -
Engineering
Environmental Compliance & Protection, Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Environmental & Urban Planning
This role focuses on field-based work: performing environmental inspections, Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPPP) inspections, observing construction progress, and ensuring compliance. We are seeking an Environmental Monitor/ Stormwater Erosion Control Inspectors to conduct required inspections on active utility and construction sites across the state of New York. This individual should be experienced in a variety of projects and with focus on ensuring compliance with applicable erosion and sediment control and stormwater management regulations, ultimately resulting in a successfully constructed project.
The position would be attached to our Environmental Division in our Rochester, NY office.
Hybrid (home/office/job site) work schedules are available for this position.
Duties:- Perform SWPPP inspections on active construction sites, documenting compliance with erosion and sediment control measures
- Preparing detailed technical SWPPP reports, and maintaining related on-site documents
- Conduct regular inspections of construction sites to ensure Stormwater and Erosion Control compliance with provided Engineering construction documents.
- Conduct agricultural monitoring in coordination with landowners and farm operators
- Perform environmental and agricultural monitoring for electric transmission line or renewable energy related constructions 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 water bodies, 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.
- Coordinate directly 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.
- Maintain organized field notes and daily logs using company templates, ensuring records are consistent and complete
- You will play a key part in ensuring our designs are built as intended, documenting field conditions, and communicating with engineers, contractors, and clients throughout construction
- This position is ideal for someone with hands-on construction, inspection, or site work experience who enjoys working outdoors, understands how site work comes together, and takes pride in accurate, organized reporting
- Minimum BA or BS in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in delineation, permitting, monitoring, 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 and surrounding states is required.
- Fast paced environmental consulting/engineering practice.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000
The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.
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