Environmental Compliance Inspector

Wood is currently seeking Environmental Compliance Inspectors to join our team in Puget Sound.

 The ideal candidate will have technical expertise leading environmental permitting and compliance, with specific knowledge and expertise in state and local regulations in Washington State, with an emphasis on state highway construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently prepare, plan, conduct, document, and report result of scientific studies of aquatic and terrestrial systems, wetlands, plants, and animal communities in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations
• Identify and evaluate environmental effects of highway features, construction methods, and operating procedures of transportation facilities
• Work with WSDOT project teams to recommend strategies for avoiding and minimizing impacts to protected habitats and species
• Develop and review scope, schedule and budget for assigned deliverables
• Complete NEPA / SEPA environmental review and permitting, which may include completing or facilitating the completion of environmental analysis and documentation required to complete environmental review, and permitting
• Review project design plans and contracts for consistency with environmental permit conditions and environmental commitments
• Perform field work in support of project construction and post - construction, as needed
• Assist construction offices with regulatory and environmental compliance problem - solving and provide environmental technical assistance
• Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences as needed for professional development and coordinates with other environmental professionals within WSDOT for continued professional development

Skills / Qualifications

Role Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in environmental science, biology, ecology, natural or physical sciences, water quality / toxicology, environmental planning, environmental engineering, or closely related field, and at least three (3) years professional experience conducting biological field studies, analysis, and writing biological reports to support NEPA, SEPA, ESA, and Clean Water Act environmental review and permitting related to transportation projects or a closely related field
• A Master’s degree in one of the above fields and at least two (2) years of experience as described above
• One year of professional work experience as described above as a Transportation Planning Specialist 2, or equivalent classification in city or county agencies, and equivalent education in one of the major studies outlined above
• Willingness to be seconded at a client site for up to 40 hours / week

In addition to one of the above, candidates are also required to have:

• Working knowledge of NEPA / SEPA and environmental permitting processes and federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Working knowledge of wetlands, wildlife and fisheries technical issues, and how they relate to the work WSDOT performs and other development projects
• Ability to research and interpret environmental regulations and permit requirements as they pertain to WSDOT construction activity
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication and problem - solving skills in a collaborative environment

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non - exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.