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 us