Stormwater Compliance Inspector: NPDES & SWPPP Expert

The Davey Tree Expert Company; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company 64

Group Health Plan

Employee stock purchase options

Career Development Program

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Stormwater and Compliance Inspector to support and grow NPDES compliance services across Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. You will perform inspections, manage SWPPP plans, review construction ESC measures, and coordinate with clients and agencies to ensure field compliance.

The role emphasizes independence, client relationships, and hands-on environmental compliance work on active construction and restoration projects in the region.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience performing NPDES stormwater and/or SWPPP inspections on construction or maintenance projects 1+ years.
• Working knowledge of NPDES permitting requirements, CGP in Indiana, DEP Chapter 102, DEP PAG-01 and PAG-02 regulations, erosion and sediment control BMPs, and stormwater compliance documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing interactions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite; ability to learn company-specific compliance platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform NPDES stormwater compliance inspections and reporting in accordance with federal, state, and local permit requirements, including CGP in Indiana, compliance, and Indiana and Michigan DEP Chapter 102 where applicable.
• Conduct, manage, and audit Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) to ensure compliance with NPDES permit conditions.
• Review construction plans to ensure ESC measures are effective, compliant, and practical for field implementation
• Support NPDES permitting compliance, including coordination of inspection schedules, corrective actions, and documentation tracking.
• Serve as a client-facing representative for stormwater and NPDES compliance services, supporting business development, client retention, and strategic market growth in Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan
• Coordinate with contractors, project managers, and operations staff to ensure erosion and sediment control BMPs and stormwater measures are properly installed, maintained, and documented.
• Integrate stormwater and NPDES compliance services into existing construction, restoration, and maintenance projects when feasible.
• Communicate compliance findings, deficiencies, and corrective actions clearly between field crews, management, and clients.
• Prepare inspection reports, compliance logs, corrective action documentation, and regulatory correspondence using company and client-specific platforms.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies regarding NPDES, stormwater, erosion

Skills

NPDES stormwater inspections

SWPPP inspections

Client-facing

Project management

MS Office / Google Suite

Environmental compliance

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies/Science/Natural Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Compliance platforms

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Stormwater and Compliance Inspector to support and grow NPDES compliance services across Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. You will perform inspections, manage SWPPP plans, review construction ESC measures, and coordinate with clients and agencies to ensure field compliance.

The role emphasizes independence, client relationships, and hands-on environmental compliance work on active construction and restoration projects in the region.