Stormwater Inspection Team Lead

AQUALIS

Mount Olive (NJ)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual raise potential

Paid vacation time

Company-sponsored healthcare plan

401(k) matching

Flexibility and growth potential

Job summary

AQUALIS is seeking a Stormwater Inspector Team Lead to conduct routine and regulatory inspections of stormwater systems in Mount Olive, NJ, ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship. The role involves field inspections, reporting, and coordination with the Compliance team, with significant travel required.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3–5 years in stormwater/environmental tech, and strong report-writing skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience equivalent.
3-5 Years of Experience in the environmental technology, stormwater management industries
Report writing and review experience a must
Technical plan review, engineering oversight, and overall construction plan reading experience preferred
Self-motivated, energetic team player with a positive attitude.
Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans for channels.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
OSHA 10-Hour Certification preferred.
Stormwater inspection certifications or related environmental certifications preferred.
Confined Space Awareness training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine and regulatory inspections of stormwater management systems.
Document maintenance and repair needs and prepare reports.
Verify compliance with stormwater permits and local regulations.
Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and project management teams.
Travel within assigned territory to perform inspections and field assessments.

Skills

Self-motivated

Energetic team player

Excellent oral and written comms

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience equivalent

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Stormwater inspection certifications

Confined Space Awareness training

Tools

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Job description

About the Organization AQUALIS is the nationwide leading provider of comprehensive water management services focused on maintaining, inspecting, and repairing post-construction stormwater and lift station systems. We provide our clients with environmental compliance while inspiring change by preserving and protecting our most precious natural resourcewater.

Who is AQUALIS?

AQUALIS is a nationwide leading provider of water resource management focused on maintaining, inspecting, rehabilitating and repairing post-construction stormwater, wastewater and freshwater systems—providing our clients with environmental compliance while inspiring change by preserving and protecting our most precious natural resource…water.

Why work at AQUALIS?

Working at AQUALIS is a unique opportunity to be a part of an environmentally progressive team that performs at the highest professional level. We pride ourselves on respect, loyalty, integrity and inclusion. Our Company's culture is supported by real potential for personal and professional development, continuing education and a readiness to provide our people with the tools and equipment needed to excel. We provide all full-time employees with competitive annual raise potential, paid vacation time, eligibility to enroll in a company sponsored group healthcare plan, 401(k) matching, as well as real flexibility and growth potential.

Where do YOU fit in?

The Stormwater Inspector Team Lead is responsible for conducting inspections of stormwater management systems and associated infrastructure to ensure regulatory compliance, system functionality, and environmental stewardship for AQUALIS customers. This position serves as a frontline representative of AQUALIS and plays a critical role in helping clients maintain compliance with federal, state, and local stormwater regulations while protecting water quality. The Stormwater Inspector Lead reports to the Business Development Manager, New Jersey Office and performs field inspections, documents site conditions, identifies maintenance and repair needs, prepares reports with the support of the AQUALIS Compliance team, and communicates findings to clients and internal stakeholders. This role requires a strong attention to detail, commitment to safety, and ability to work independently in various weather and field conditions as well as significant travel.

Responsibilities:

Conduct routine and regulatory inspections of stormwater management systems, including the following:

Catch basins
Inlets and outlets
Storm drain systems
Detention and retention ponds
Bioswales
Underground treatment systems
Proprietary treatment devices
Green infrastructure systems
Remove lids, grates, and access covers as necessary to perform thorough inspections.
Evaluate system conditions, identify deficiencies, and document maintenance and repair requirements.
Assess sediment accumulation, structural integrity, erosion, vegetation conditions, and overall functionality of stormwater assets.
Verify compliance with stormwater permits and local regulatory requirements.

Documentation & Reporting:

Collect accurate field data using company software, tablets, mobile applications, and GPS-enabled devices.
Capture detailed photographs and field notes documenting asset conditions.
Prepare inspection reports, maintenance recommendations, and corrective action documentation.
Ensure all reports are completed accurately and submitted within required timeframes.
Maintain accurate records of inspections and client interactions.

Safety & Compliance:

Follow all AQUALIS safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.
Conduct field work in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
Identify and communicate potential safety hazards encountered during inspections.
Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Client Service:

Represent AQUALIS professionally at client sites.
Communicate inspection findings and observations to project managers and clients as required.
Support client retention by delivering exceptional service and responsiveness.
Assist in identifying opportunities for additional maintenance, repair, engineering, or compliance services.

Operational Support:

Coordinate with maintenance, repair, engineering, and project management teams regarding identified deficiencies.
Assist with asset inventory verification and data collection projects.
Support emergency response activities and special projects as assigned.
Travel within assigned territory to perform inspections and field assessments.

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience equivalent.
3-5 Years of Experience in the environmental technology, stormwater management industries
Report writing and review experience a must
Technical plan review, engineering oversight, and overall construction plan reading experience preferred.
Self-motivated, energetic team player with a positive attitude.
Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans for channels.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
OSHA 10-Hour Certification preferred.
Stormwater inspection certifications or related environmental certifications preferred.
Confined Space Awareness training is preferred.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience equivalent.
3-5 Years of Experience in the environmental technology, stormwater management industries
Report writing and review experience a must
Technical plan review, engineering oversight, and overall construction plan reading experience preferred.
Self-motivated, energetic team player with a positive attitude.
Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans for channels.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
OSHA 10-Hour Certification preferred.
Stormwater inspection certifications or related environmental certifications preferred.
Confined Space Awareness training is preferred.

Location Mount Olive, NJ

Category Environmental Services

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Number of Openings 1

Base Compensation Min 75,000

Base Compensation Max 85,000

On Target Earnings

EOE Statement AQUALIS Stormwater Management is strongly committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of harassment, discrimination and inequality. We recruit, employ, train, promote and compensate our personnel without regard to race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, disability, genetic information or any other personal characteristic protected by law. AQUALIS also offers protection based on sexual orientation against discrimination, harassment or inequality.
We value each and every employee and strive to make employment at AQUALIS enjoyable and satisfying. As part of our commitment, we will not tolerate any form of discrimination toward employees, applicants, vendors, customers or visitors of AQUALIS. Everyone should be treated equally and with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, veteran's status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information or any other class protected under state law.