Assistant Environmental Monitoring Specialist (Part Time)

ESPO; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Environmental Monitoring Specialist based in Wallingford, CT. This role involves environmental compliance monitoring activities, interacting with contractors to ensure adherence to regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Environmental Science or a related field, with several years of experience in environmental compliance work. A competitive benefits package is offered, including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Group Health and Dental Insurance

401(k) after waiting periods

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in environmental compliance monitoring, environmental surveys, or related field work.
• Working knowledge of New England environmental regulations; Connecticut permit compliance experience preferred.
• CPESC® and/or CESSWI™ certifications strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing environmental monitoring of vegetation management and construction activities.
• Maintain knowledge of project-specific environmental permits.
• Monitor contractor activities and reinforce compliance expectations.

Skills

Environmental Compliance Monitoring

Construction Oversight

Permit Compliance

GIS Tools

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or a related scientific field

Job description

Part-Time Assistant Environmental Monitoring Specialist

Location: Wallingford, CT (Field-Based) Employment Type: Part-Time, Contract

ESPO Corporation is supporting a National EPC client on a large-scale electric transmission vegetation management project and is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Environmental Monitoring Specialist on a contract basis. This role is primarily field-based and will support environmental compliance monitoring activities associated with overhead and underground electric transmission projects throughout Connecticut, with potential travel into western Massachusetts.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with environmental field compliance, construction oversight, and permit compliance—particularly related to wetlands, water bodies, and other regulated environmental resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing environmental monitoring (spot checks) of vegetation management and construction activities to ensure compliance with environmental permits, approvals, and erosion & sedimentation Best Management Practices (BMPs).
• Maintain working knowledge of project-specific environmental permits and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Monitor contractor activities in the field and reinforce environmental compliance expectations.
• Utilize GIS tools and mapping devices during field activities.
• Document field observations through daily inspection reports and photographic documentation using project-specific reporting processes.
• Track and manage open environmental compliance punch-list items.
• Participate in pre-clearing walk-throughs with contractors and project team members prior to the start of work.
• Review completed field work with utility arborists and oversight staff as needed.
• Provide Threatened & Endangered (T&E) species awareness training to contractors prior to work commencement.
• Participate in weekly project status calls to discuss environmental compliance and field observations.
• Communicate compliance concerns and observations to contractors and utility staff while on site.
• Re-flag previously delineated wetlands, T&E species locations, and/or cultural resource sites as required.
• Coordinate with resource-specific monitors (e.g., T&E species biologists) required by agency approvals.
• Support office-based tasks as needed, including document preparation, correspondence, schedules, permit amendments, regulatory submissions, reporting, and basic data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or a related scientific field.
• 2–5 years of experience in environmental compliance monitoring, environmental surveys, or related field work.
• Working knowledge of New England environmental regulations; Connecticut permit compliance experience is strongly preferred.
• CPESC® and/or CESSWI™ certifications strongly preferred.
• Experience with wetland and watercourse delineation (including vernal pools) and plant or T&E species identification is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Strong health and safety awareness.

ESPO Corporation

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ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401 (k) after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.