Construction Stormwater & Environmental Field Inspector

Vector Talent Solutions; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Vector Talent Solutions seeks an Environmental Inspector to support a workforce housing expansion project on active construction sites, primarily in Haskell, Texas. The role involves field inspections, sampling, and ensuring permit compliance under the Environmental Manager's supervision.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of stormwater programs, documentation, and ability to coordinate corrective actions.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of environmental field inspection experience on active construction or industrial sites in Texas, including at least 2 years of TPDES/NPDES construction stormwater inspection experience.
• CESSWI or CPESC certification, or the ability to obtain CESSWI within 30 days of starting.
• OSHA 30 Construction and 40-hour HAZWOPER training with a current 8-hour refresher.
• Working knowledge of TCEQ construction stormwater requirements, SWP3 practices, EPCRA/Tier II reporting, and hazardous materials handling.
• Experience collecting samples under chain of custody, calibrating field instruments, and preparing complete field documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform TPDES construction stormwater inspections at required intervals and after qualifying rain events; maintain SWP3 records and logs.
• Inspect erosion and sediment controls, discharge points, dewatering activities, washouts, and storage areas.
• Document field conditions with inspection reports, photo logs, GPS-referenced records, and follow-up verifications.
• Collect stormwater, effluent, soil, and groundwater samples; maintain chain of custody and track lab results.
• Monitor installations for compliance and promptly flag deviations from permits or drawings.
• Respond to spills and releases; assist with containment, notifications, and incident reporting.
• Maintain comprehensive compliance records, including permits, inspection status, waste manifests, and reporting.
• Prepare field packages for review, including reports, data, photos, GPS locations, and narratives.
• Conduct pre-construction and post-construction environmental checks to ensure site readiness and closeout.

Skills

Environmental inspection

Field sampling

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

GPS/ GIS tools

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

GPS mapping software

Mobile inspection apps

PDF markup tools

Job description

Vector Talent Solutions seeks an Environmental Inspector to support a workforce housing expansion project on active construction sites, primarily in Haskell, Texas. The role involves field inspections, sampling, and ensuring permit compliance under the Environmental Manager's supervision.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of stormwater programs, documentation, and ability to coordinate corrective actions.