Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector

ATCS; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO

Medical plan

401K match

Job summary

ATCS seeks an Environment Compliance Lead in Virginia to ensure construction project environmental compliance in the field and office. The role involves NEPA support, wetlands/streams assessment, and coordination of studies for threatened species, with broad duties across ATCS’ geographies.

The ideal candidate will have a biology or environmental science background, 6–8 years of related experience, and strong writing/communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science or related discipline.
• 6–8 years of related compliance experience across markets.
• Knowledge of Virginia DOT and federal transportation policies.
• Travel to project sites and offices; overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of construction operations to ensure environmental permit compliance and regulations.
• Field investigations and environmental data collection/analysis.
• Agency and client coordination; document preparation per laws.
• Permitting and mitigation activities; erosion and sediment control inspections.
• Manage multiple projects and environmental teams across ATCS geographies.

Skills

Multi-market compliance

Agency coordination

Technical writing

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/environmental science

Tools

Virginia DOT policies

Job description

ATCS is growing! We are looking for an Environment Compliance Lead based in Virginia. This role will help to ensure environmental compliance on construction projects both in the field and from the office across all of ATCS’ geographic areas. The right candidate will be a self-starter, self-motivated and able to work effectively independently and as part of a team. Efforts could involve NEPA documentation, assessing impacts to wetlands and streams, coordination of studies for threatened and endangered species, or ensuring compliance with other environmental commitments.

• Oversight of construction operations to ensure compliance with all environmental permits and regulations; May include:
• Initial project procurement and scoping
• Field investigations
• Environmental data collection and analysis
• Agency and client coordination
• Document preparation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Permitting and mitigation activities
• Inspection/implementation of erosion and sediment controls.
• Successfully manage contractors in a construction setting and perform effective agency coordination.
• Environmental field efforts as well as desktop analyses and documentation efforts.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and tasks as well as environmental teams from diverse disciplines across ATCS's geographies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Environmental Science or related discipline is required.
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience of related compliance experience and the ability to obtain applicable training and certifications to perform specialty services as needed; Broad knowledge in the environmental field, with a distinct knowledge of environmental compliance across multiple markets, including transportation and other federal infrastructure efforts.
• Extensive knowledge of Virginia Department of Transportation and federal transportation policies and procedures is desired.
• Existing local agency and client relationships preferred.
• Virginia DEQ Dual Inspector certification preferred.
• Time management skills and the ability to successfully handle multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, communication, technical writing and editorial/grammatical skills.
• Travel to project sites and offices will be required with a willingness to work overtime as needed.

Our employees are the most critical part of ATCS. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $74,000 - $114,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role is also eligible for an annual bonus, with a target 2% of the employee's annualized salary. In addition to compensation, ATCS offers outstanding, employee-focused benefits for you and your family. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits coverage on the first day of the month following their start date. Including, but not limited to: generous personal PTO, inclusive holiday PTO, community involvement PTO, highly customizable medical plan options, excellent dental & vision plans, 401K match up to 3% with immediate vesting, parental leave, STD & LTD, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and more.

ATCS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ATCS is committed to providing equal opportunities and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Caitlin Crockett, MBA, SPHR at [e-mail].