Field Environmental Inspector — SWPPP & Erosion Control

LaBella Associates; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Job summary

LaBella Associates in Rochester, NY seeks an Environmental Monitor/Stormwater Erosion Control Inspector to perform SWPPP inspections on active sites across New York and ensure compliance with erosion and sediment controls. The role emphasizes field-based work, coordination with project teams, and detailed reporting.

Hybrid work options are available. The candidate should have 2–5 years in delineation, permitting, monitoring, and construction oversight, with familiarity of NYSDEC stormwater regs

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology.
• 2–5 years of experience in delineation, permitting, monitoring, construction oversight.
• Familiarity with NYSDEC stormwater regulations.
• Familiarity with New York Department of Agriculture and Markets guidelines for energy projects.
• Comfort working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions on uneven terrain.
• Ability to complete high quality technical reports.
• Some travel within New York and surrounding states is required.
• Fast paced environmental consulting/engineering practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform SWPPP inspections on active construction sites, documenting compliance with erosion and sediment control measures.
• Prepare detailed technical SWPPP reports, and maintain related on-site documents.
• Conduct regular inspections of construction sites to ensure Stormwater and Erosion Control compliance with provided Engineering construction documents.
• Conduct agricultural monitoring in coordination with landowners and farm operators.
• Monitor and document compliance related to wetlands and waterbodies, erosion and sediment controls, protected resources, agricultural lands and farm operations.
• Coordinate directly with construction supervisors, contractors, and project managers to resolve environmental and agricultural compliance issues in real time.
• Verify proper installation, maintenance, and removal of erosion and sediment control measures in accordance with NYS standards and project-specific plans.

Skills

Delineation

Permitting

Monitoring

Construction oversight

Outdoor work

Report writing

Travel coordination

Education

BA/BS in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology

Job description

This role focuses on field-based work: performing environmental inspections, Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPPP) inspections, observing construction progress, and ensuring compliance. We are seeking an Environmental Monitor/ Stormwater Erosion Control Inspectors to conduct required inspections on active utility and construction sites across the state of New York. This individual should be experienced in a variety of projects and with focus on ensuring compliance with applicable erosion and sediment control and stormwater management regulations, ultimately resulting in a successfully constructed project. The position would be attached to our Environmental Division in our Rochester, NY office.

Hybrid (home/office/job site) work schedules are available for this position.

Duties:

• Perform SWPPP inspections on active construction sites, documenting compliance with erosion and sediment control measures
• Preparing detailed technical SWPPP reports, and maintaining related on-site documents
• Conduct regular inspections of construction sites to ensure Stormwater and Erosion Control compliance with provided Engineering construction documents.
• Conduct agricultural monitoring in coordination with landowners and farm operators
• Perform environmental and agricultural monitoring for electric transmission line or renewable energy related constructions projects permitted under New York State Public Service Law Article VII, AVIII or 94-c
• Ensure construction activities comply with Environmental Management and Construction Plans (EM&CP)
• Conduct daily field inspections of active construction areas including but not limited to access roads, structure sites, laydown yards, and restoration areas.
• Monitor and document compliance related to wetlands and waterbodies, erosion and sediment controls, protected and sensitive resources, agricultural lands and farm operations
• Monitor work within or adjacent to regulated wetlands, streams, and other jurisdictional resources
• Serve as the primary on-site representative responsible for identifying non-compliance and directing corrective actions.
• Coordinate directly with construction supervisors, contractors, and project managers to resolve environmental and agricultural compliance issues in real time
• Verify proper installation, maintenance, and removal of erosion and sediment control measures in accordance with NYS standards and project-specific plans.
• Maintain organized field notes and daily logs using company templates, ensuring records are consistent and complete
• You will play a key part in ensuring our designs are built as intended, documenting field conditions, and communicating with engineers, contractors, and clients throughout construction
• This position is ideal for someone with hands-on construction, inspection, or site work experience who enjoys working outdoors, understands how site work comes together, and takes pride in accurate, organized reporting

• Minimum BA or BS in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in delineation, permitting, monitoring, construction oversight
• Familiarity with NYSDEC stormwater regulations
• Familiarity with New York Department of agriculture and markets guidelines for energy projects.
• Comfort working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions on uneven terrain.
• Ability to complete high quality technical reports
• Some travel within New York and surrounding states is required.
• Fast paced environmental consulting/engineering practice.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.