Stormwater Compliance Inspector

Join our team as a Stormwater Compliance Inspector and help protect our environment through hands-on monitoring and enforcement of stormwater regulations! In this impactful role youll assess and document stormwater management practices while working closely with construction crews project teams and regulatory agencies. Be a key player in identifying compliance issues and ensuring projects meet local state and federal environmental standards. If youre passionate about sustainability and environmental protection this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact!

Why Fisher Associates

At Fisher Associates we believe in cultivating our gifts to create a legacy of infrastructure that improves the quality of life. Our work shapes communities enhances sustainability and creates meaningful connections that last for generations.

• Be Heard Be Valued We foster an inclusive culture where leadership welcomes your ideas and feedback.
• Collaborate & Innovate Work with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team on diverse and impactful projects.
• Career Growth Advance with clearly defined career paths tuition assistance and ongoing training.
• Work-Life Balance Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule optional half-day Fridays and generous PTO.
• Competitive Benefits We offer a robust benefits package including immediate 401k enrollment with annual company contributions comprehensive health insurance options and company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Give Back & Grow Volunteer with local nonprofits through our Community Impact Committee and develop professionally with Fisher Mindsjust a couple of the many ways you can get involved to engage connect and thrive with us!

Join us in shaping the futurewhere your work truly makes a difference.

Who We Are

Fisher Associates P.E. L.S. L.A. D.P.C is a multidisciplinary design services firm headquartered in Rochester NY with eight locations nationwide. The firm provides civil/site engineering transportation engineering electrical engineering landscape architecture architecture planning environmental surveying GIS construction inspection precast engineering and construction engineering services to public and private sector clients across numerous markets. All services are delivered through the firms signature Clientship philosophy which emphasizes not only customized innovative quality solutions but also an exceptional client experience driven by clear communication deep expertise and proactive client advocacy.

Salary Range: $23.00 - $27.00 hourly

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience qualifications/education and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.

Essential Functions

• Conduct regular inspections of project sites to assess stormwater management practices identify potential compliance issues and ensure adherence to applicable regulations.
• Monitor and evaluate erosion control measures sediment control practices and stormwater runoff management systems to ensure their effectiveness in preventing pollution and protecting water resources.
• Document inspection findings including photographs field notes and measurements and maintain accurate records of compliance activities.
• Communicate and collaborate with project managers construction teams and environmental consultants to address compliance issues and develop effective solutions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of stormwater management plans ensuring they align with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Stay up to date with changing stormwater regulations industry standards and best practices and provide guidance to project teams to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and participate in meetings or inspections to address compliance concerns and resolve issues.
• Conduct site investigations and respond to environmental incidents such as spills or unauthorized discharges in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Prepare accurate and comprehensive reports summarizing inspection findings compliance status and corrective actions taken.
• Conducts soil and water sampling.
• Completes Chain-of-Custody forms accurately and completely.
• Perform field inspections collect field measurements well monitoring operations & maintenance of remediation equipment and sample collection.
• Coordinates with analytical laboratory to order project-specific bottle sets submission of lab samples including completion of a Chain-of-Custody.
• Complete and understand internal and client-specific safety training and plans required.
• Collaborate with other company professional groups and project team professionals on multidisciplinary projects.

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Education & Experience

• Associate or bachelors degree in environmental science engineering natural resources or related field preferred.
• Environmental/agricultural monitoring experience a plus
• OSHA 10 and HAZWOPER 40 hour certification and/or 8 hour refresher training highly preferred
• NYS DEC endorsed 4 hour erosion and sediment control training highly preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years of in-field experience

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Ability to travel-at least 2-3 times a week sometimes overnight stays are required
• Uphold professional performance standards aligned with the companys Mission Vision and Core Values.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships in adherence to the Fisher Clientship philosophy.
• Demonstrate high-quality work and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively across all levels fostering respect trust and active listening in all interactions.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and outcomes with integrity honesty and transparency.
• Exhibit a proactive self-motivated attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills while demonstrating sound judgment.
• Communicate professionally and effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Manage projects time and tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain strong attention to detail while adapting to changing priorities.
• Accept and respond positively to feedback.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Word and Excel.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Ability to transverse uneven grounds
• Ability to sit stand and walk.
• Environmental Conditions: Office environment field environment construction site environment; exposure to dust noise grease smoke fumes gases heat cold and inclement weather conditions when working in the field.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Fisher Associates does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age race creed color national origin (including ancestry) religion gender or sex sexual orientation (including transgender status gender identity or expression) pregnancy (including childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) disability reproductive health decision making (including but not limited to the decision to use or access a particular drug device or medical service) marital status partnership status caregiver status domestic violence victim status familial status military status unemployment status genetic information (including genetic characteristics) citizenship or immigration status or any other protected status under federal state or local laws.