Environmental Compliance Inspector

Merit Professional; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Job summary

Merit Professional Services is seeking an Environmental Compliance Inspector to cover the South Austin and San Antonio areas. You will inspect stormwater controls on active job sites, compile observations into reports, and update SWPPP documents.

The role requires on-site work, travel across jobs, and strong communication with project managers to ensure regulatory compliance. Your duties include daily site visits, adherence to OSHA safety protocols, and delivering clear guidance to maintain

Qualifications

• B.S. in Environmental Sciences or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Construction experience is helpful but not required.
• Capable of driving several hours daily and working outdoors on active sites.
• Excellent customer service and on-site communication with client representatives.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
• This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Inspect stormwater pollution prevention controls on 10–15 construction projects per day.
• Observe controls and verify they function properly; report findings to site managers.
• Update and maintain the project's SWPPP.
• Communicate needed actions to project managers to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Driving

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in Environmental Sciences

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Job:

Merit Professional Services is looking to hire an Environmental Compliance Inspector for our inspection route located in South Austin and San Antonio area. In this role, you will help construction companies comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations by inspecting stormwater pollution prevention controls on active job sites. Our Environmental Compliance Inspectors enjoy flexible hours and a dynamic work environment. As an Environmental Compliance Inspector, you will be assigned 10 to 15 construction projects to visit per day. While on site, you will observe stormwater pollution prevention controls and verify that they are in good condition and that they are working properly. Your observations will be compiled into a report that is sent to the on‑site construction manager/superintendent. It is also the inspector's responsibility to update and maintain the project's Stormwater Prevention Pollution Plan (SWPPP). You will communicate directly with construction project managers on what actions they need to take in order to maintain compliance with local, TCEQ, and EPA regulations.

Requirements:

• A B.S. in Environmental Sciences or similar degree, or equivalent experience in Stormwater Inspecting/Consulting, is preferred but not required.
• Construction experience is helpful but not required.
• You must be comfortable driving several hours each day, working in the elements, and physically able to walk construction projects.
• You must have excellent customer service skills and be comfortable interacting in person with each project's onsite client representative.
• Computer literacy, fast typing, and the ability to navigate and use the Microsoft Office Suite are required.
• Must be safety‑conscious and willing to follow OSHA and site‑specific safety protocols while working on active construction sites.
• Must possess a clean driving record and must be able to pass a pre‑employment background check and drug test.
• This is not a remote position!

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off.
• Health Insurance.

Compensation:

$42,000 - $55,000 annually.