Assistant Project Environmental Compliance Specialist- SWPPP

SWCA, Incorporated; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks an Assistant Project Environmental Compliance Specialist - SWPPP in Salt Lake City, UT, to support preconstruction through post-construction environmental compliance across mining, transmission, land development, power, transportation, and oil & gas projects.

You will develop and implement monitoring plans, manage audits, coordinate with inspectors and project teams, prepare detailed reports, and train junior staff, with occasional travel across Utah and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in environmental field.
• 2+ years in stormwater management or environmental compliance for construction.
• Familiarity with federal/state/local stormwater regulations and BMPs.
• Experience conducting stormwater inspections and preparing inspection reports.
• Ability to travel across Utah and surrounding states for field work.
• MS Office and GIS software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Leads development of monitoring and compliance plans for projects.
• Designs and oversees mitigation measures to prevent environmental impacts.
• Manages resource monitoring and inspection activities to document compliance.
• Leads audits/programs (e.g., SWPPP) and coordinates corrective actions.
• Prepares, reviews, and submits monitoring and inspection reports to clients/regulators.
• Coordinates project monitoring activities and maintains regulatory compliance.
• Communicates status and variance requests with clients and agencies.
• Mentors junior staff in monitoring and reporting procedures.
• Follows regulations, standards, and specifications.

Skills

GIS proficiency

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

EPA CDX

Esri GIS

Survey 1,2,3

Job description

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants actively seeks an Assistant Project Environmental Compliance Specialist - SWPPP to support our Salt Lake City, UT operations. This role will support and perform compliance efforts for preconstruction planning, construction, and post-construction operations and maintenance in the mining, transmission, land development, power generation, transportation, and oil & gas markets.

We seek a self-motivated individual who can work independently and under the supervision of Stormwater Project Managers. The selected candidate will need to collaborate with in-field construction contractors and write critical compliance reports.

This is a full-time, regular (with benefits), hourly, non-exempt position, offering a hybrid work environment. The selected candidate will need the ability to travel throughout the state and surrounding areas to visit SWCA active projects on an as needed basis. This position is based in our Salt Lake City, UT office, but candidates living remotely in other locations within Utah will also be considered.

Application deadline

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be scheduled as qualified candidates are identified. [This position may close without prior notice once a strong candidate pool is established.

What you will accomplish

• Leads the development of monitoring and compliance plans for sensitive resources, in coordination with environmental inspectors, resource monitors, and project teams and leaders, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit conditions. Assists in developing environmental compliance strategies.


• Designs and oversees the implementation of mitigation measures to prevent or minimize environmental impacts such as sedimentation, spills, or habitat disturbance. Provides guidance to project teams and contractors on environmental permit requirements, risks, mitigation measures, and best management practices to support compliant project execution, constructability, and schedule.


• Manages and conducts comprehensive resource monitoring and inspection activities to document compliance with environmental commitments during project and maintenance activities.


• Leads and manages audits or programs (e.g., stormwater pollution prevention plan or spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan) and coordinates corrective actions when issues are identified.


• Prepares, reviews, and submits detailed monitoring, inspection, and audit reports to clients and regulatory agencies as required by project permits and approvals.


• Coordinates and manages project monitoring activities to document compliance with environmental regulations, permit conditions, constraints, and mitigation measures.


• Communicates with clients, project teams, and regulatory agency representatives regarding compliance status, monitoring results, and coordination of variance requests or minor permit modifications of variance requests and minor permit modifications when needed.


• Mentors and trains junior staff in compliance monitoring, reporting procedures, and best practices.


• Follows applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, and specifications.


• Performs related work as assigned.

Additional Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Advises project teams and clients on compliance with stormwater regulations, including Clean Water Act requirements and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.


• Develops and maintains stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and related compliance documents.


• Prepares and submits stormwater permit applications and coordinates approvals, renewals, and modifications with regulatory agencies, including using GIS software to maintain digital and spatial data generated from the project.


• Performs the necessary sampling, and proper maintenance of chain of custody documentation, and regulatory interpretation needed for compliance with client permit obligations.


• Conducts stormwater inspections, documents findings, and works with clients and project personnel to resolve deficiencies or permit violations within mandated timelines.


• Prepares clear, concise permit applications, inspection reports, corrective-action logs, and other technical documentation.

Experience and qualifications for success

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field. Consideration will be given to candidates with relevant and appropriate experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.


• Two (2) years of relevant experience in stormwater management, environmental compliance for construction projects, Clean Water Act permitting, or a related field.


• Familiarity with federal, state, and local stormwater regulations and best management practices (BMPs).


• Experience conducting stormwater inspections, with ability to prepare detailed inspection reports and documentation.


• Ability to identify and resolve stormwater compliance issues effectively.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.


• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout Utah and adjoining states, and to conduct fieldwork in various weather conditions and terrains.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word).


• Working knowledge and experience using ArcGIS or GIS platforms.


• Applicants must have valid driver's license and be able to meet SWCA's driver requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of relevant experience in stormwater management, environmental compliance for construction projects, Clean Water Act permitting, or a related field.


• Working knowledge of performing sampling with preference given to stormwater sampling experience and knowledge.


• Certification in stormwater management or related field (e.g., Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ), Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI)).


• Registered Stormwater Inspector (RSI) / Registered Stormwater Writer (RSW)


• Experience with Esri GIS, Survey 1,2,3, and EPA CDX software

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and other stakeholders.


• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) proficiency in use and interpretation


• Strong organizational skills and ability to communicate well in writing, verbally, and graphically