NPDES Level 1A Inspector

Terracon; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GSWCC Level 1A Certification

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an entry‑level environmental technician in Georgia to support NPDES compliance monitoring, sampling, and inspection tasks at active project sites. You will work under supervision, document findings, and assist with data submission to project managers.

The role requires a high school diploma, 6 months of experience, and a valid driver’s license, plus GSWWCC Level 1A certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and possession of safety certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 months experience required
• GSWCC Level 1A certification or obtain within 30 days of hire
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
• Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Maintains assigned equipment.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Job description

General Responsibilities:

NPDES compliance monitoring involves the routine sampling of discharge points and the verification that erosion and sedimentation control measures are installed in accordance with approved site plans. This process includes turbidity sampling during qualifying rainfall events and documentation to ensure that all erosion control practices are properly maintained and functioning as intended. Individuals performing these inspections must hold a Level 1A Certificationfrom the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC). Performance offield and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials may also be required (e.g. soils, aggregates and concrete).

Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results. Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis. Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
• Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Maintains assigned equipment.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 months experience required
• GSWCC Level 1A certification or obtain within 30 days of hire
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history