Senior Stormwater Specialist | CA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Regional Manager

Job Type: Full-time, Regular

Compensation: $35 - $50 per hour, based on relevant experience

About Eocene Environmental Group: 

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success. 

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are: 

• Forestry & Utility Division 

• Environmental Division 

• Technology & Innovation Division 

• Sustainability Division 

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Stormwater Specialist is responsible for overseeing the development and inspection of stormwater and erosion and sediment control plans. This position will require a combination of in-office and field-based activities and will be focused on stormwater permitting and inspection in the State of California.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Develop Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Water Pollution Control Plans (WPCP)

• Develop SWPPP and WPCP maps using ArcGIS

• Develop Linear Construction Activity Notifications (LCAN)

• Supervise and train field staff

• Field QA/QC of field staff work and weekly site visits

• Coordinate and schedule field staff and sub-contractors

• Conduct routine inspections of active construction sites for plan compliance

• Coordinate with clients and relevant agencies to obtain relevant stormwater permits

• Coordinate closely with Eocene Project Manager, construction contractor, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders on any issues that arise in the field

• Ensure compliance with stormwater permits

• Monitor rainfall and conduct rain event inspections as needed

• Provide training to construction crews on Best Management Practices (BMP)

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership

• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Position will require outside travel

• Position may require on-going training to maintain certification

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) / Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, or related field or equivalent work experience

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in stormwater management

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and plans

• Experience working with geospatial mapping tools and software

• Experience and comfortability working around active construction machinery

• Experience in leadership and supervisory role

• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle in an off-road environment

• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8 years experience working in stormwater management

• Proficient in creation of maps using ArcGIS Pro/Enterprise

• Experience working in the utility industry

• EPA Construction General Permit Inspector Training Certified

• Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL)

• Experience in a safety coordination role

• OSHA training

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.