Senior Environmental Inspector

Full time Regular

The Senior Environmental Inspector is a seasoned field professional responsible for leading complex inspection projects, overseeing workload distribution, helping business development and growth of the group, and mentoring junior inspectors. Building on all 3 Environmental inspector responsibilities, the Senior EI ensures technical excellence and regulatory compliance across multiple sites, provides advanced quality control oversight, and delivers internal training and presentations. This role focuses on high-level project coordination and field leadership as well as using that person’s knowledge and contacts to bring in business development and new project avenues. This position requires 10 plus years in the field working in this type of position with stormwater and construction.

Senior Environmental Inspector Accountability: Year 10+

• Business Development through existing contacts and project understanding.
• Client Management.
• New Client Relations
• Existing Large Complex Project and Client Relations
• Advisory Duties to Group.
• New Project and Client Growth.
• Assist with SOPs and Operations of Group.
• Proposal Preparation
• Assist with Trainings and Presentations
• Environmental Inspection Project Startup Assistance

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Project Oversight & Field Leadership

• Serve as Lead Field Manager on the most intricate projects: coordinate daily field assignments, ensure compliance with permits and BMPs, and troubleshoot site-specific challenges.
• Monitor multiple large-scale projects simultaneously-track progress, prioritize inspections, and allocate field resources efficiently.
• Act as the escalation point for critical compliance issues: intervene promptly when permit deviations or safety concerns arise and guide the EI1,2,3 teams to resolution.
• Conduct periodic field audits of EI2 and EI1 activities to confirm that inspections, sampling, and data collection meet contractual and regulatory standards.

Workload Analysis & Team Coordination

• Analyze inspection schedules and resource capacity across the Environmental Inspection services group to balance workloads, minimize backlogs, and ensure timely deliverables.
• Collaborate with supervisory staff to assign field crews based on project complexity, geographic location, and inspector qualifications.
• Maintain a dynamic tracking system for inspection milestones, report deadlines, and staff availability; adjust assignments as project needs evolve.
• Identify training or performance gaps among EI staff and coordinate supplemental coaching or shadowing opportunities.

Advanced Technical QA/QC & Regulatory Interpretation

• Lead comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews of assigned deliverables for large or technically complex sites, including inspection reports, SWPPPs, monitoring logs, and regulatory submittals.
• Apply deep knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., Clean Water Act, Ohio EPA permitting) to interpret permit requirements, guide field teams, and resolve nuanced compliance issues.
• Develop and maintain standardized templates and checklists to ensure consistency and technical accuracy across all inspection documentation.
• Liaise with regulatory agency representatives during inspections or site meetings to clarify technical requirements and expedite resolutions if non-compliance is identified.

Mentorship & Internal Training

• Mentor EI staff by providing one-on-one coaching, facilitating ride-along sessions, and reviewing field reports to highlight opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and deliver internal training modules-covering topics such as advanced sediment control techniques, permit interpretation, and safety best practices-for compliance services personnel.

Reporting, Analysis & Process Improvement

• Prepare consolidated reports for internal stakeholders summarizing key performance metrics-such as inspection completion rates, non-compliance incidents, and corrective action timelines-for large project portfolios.
• Analyze trends in inspection data to identify recurring compliance risks (e.g., chronic BMP failures) and recommend process changes or additional training.
• Draft clear, concise technical memos or internal bulletins that outline common field challenges and propose standardized, efficient solutions.
• Collaborate with leadership to refine internal standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists, and job aids to reflect lessons learned and evolving regulatory requirements.

Client Engagement and Business Development

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Address any client concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
• Provide regular updates and reports to clients on project progress and findings.
• Develop long-term relationships with clients to foster repeat business and referrals.
• Business development with clients and managing new and upcoming projects for the Environmental Inspection team.
• Engage with new clients and past contacts to assist the group with new growth avenues.
• Environmental Inspection Project Startup Assistance.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• experience: 10+ years of experience in environmental inspection, compliance, or a related role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as Certified Erosion, Sediment and StormWater Inspector (CESSWI) and Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control (CPESC) – Recommendation to complete a certification within the first 6 months.
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and environmental modeling software.
• Experience working with government agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Proven leadership experience managing a team of environmental professionals.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulations (EPA, OSHA, NPDES Permits, EPA Regulations for Stormwater).
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and environmental inspection software/tools

Desired Skills

• Advanced Regulatory Interpretation
• Quality Control Leadership
• Project Management & Coordination
• Mentoring & Training Development
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Written & Verbal Communication
• Problem-Solving & Strategic Thinking
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Safety & Field Oversight

Work Environment

We enjoy and appreciate collaboration as a team and expect great communication, but all work very independently in the field as an inspector, with minimal supervision. We are on the road a lot (day travel only, you will be home each evening, unless out of town work is scheduled for a project), outdoors in varying types of weather, city/residential neighborhoods, and sometimes in remote and challenging locations. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d love to learn more about your work experience and your strengths.

This position is a remote hybrid role, meaning employees will work remotely from the field or home, but may be required to come into the Stow, Ohio office to retrieve/return their company vehicle each day or on an as needed basis for training and report collaboration in the office.

Standard office equipment will be provided to work in the office.

Additional:

Department & Division: Environmental Inspection

Exempt Status*: Exempt

Reports to**: EI Director

Works with Inside Company:

• Internal Human Resources Team
• Internal Corporate Teams
• Field leadership & Personnel

Works with Outside Company:

• Consultants and vendors as necessary
• Contractors and Project Managers

Working Conditions:

• On-site work, outdoors, on active and non-active construction sites in both urban and rural areas
• Long periods of driving throughout the state
• Some weekend and out-of-town travel can be expected.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• None

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
• Repeat motions that may include the wrist, hands, and/or fingers
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 lbs.
• Communication with others to exchange information. Must be able to see, read, write, and speak.
• Daily standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching
• Working outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Walking for periods of time including, maneuvering uneven, uphill, and downhill terrain

Travel Requirements:

• % of out- of-town travel time: 10-20% Given varying projects. Full-Time Projects may arise with longer out of town travel potential and set up in advance.

*This position is classified as exempt based on the job duties.

**The company reserves the right to make changes to the reporting structure for this position due to business needs.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@acrtinc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Company: EnviroScience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)