Environmental Monitor EDR Syracuse, NY Job Details Full-time $25 - $50 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Sediment Environmental construction inspection On-site construction communication coordination Writing skills Sediment control Inspection reporting and documentation Bachelor's degree Construction stakeholder communication Full Job Description Are you looking for a better environment to start your career? EDR is dedicated to creating and sustaining a better environment - for our employees, our communities, and our clients. We are a woman-owned, award-winning, multidisciplinary site design, engineering, and environmental consulting firm founded in 1979. EDR is seeking a versatile, team-oriented Environmental Monitor to join our Environmental Services group, willing to work on large scale energy project-based assignments mainly in New York Sate and occasionally in Ohio. Qualified individuals will have an undergraduate degree related to environmental science, natural resource management/forestry, agricultural engineering, and/or construction management.

This position requires:

Extensive travel. Candidates must be willing to frequently travel and potentially temporarily relocate near the project site due to the nature of the position. Travel expenses and per diem is available for those who permanently reside outside the assigned project area. Strong verbal communication, writing, and problem-solving skills. Ability to coordinate and effectively communicate environmental observations and concerns on a dynamic construction site between project owners, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Ability to identify and raise concerns regarding the implementation and maintenance of erosion and sediment control practices. Ability to efficiently prepare and submit various inspection reports to supervisor. Experience observing and documenting state and federal environmental regulatory requirements on an active construction site. Minimum BS degree in environmental science, construction management, natural resources management, engineering, or related field. Candidates must be willing to work more than 40 hours per week, including weekends. Time-and-one-half compensation for all hours worked more than 40 hours per week.

Desired Experience:

Environmental or Agricultural Monitors with previous experience serving on projects approved by the New York Public Service Commission, the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission, or the Ohio Power Siting Board. Experience performing stormwater inspections, agricultural monitoring, oversight of sensitive resource impacts (e.g., streams and wetlands), oversight of horizontal directional drilling and implementation of inadvertent return plans, invasive species identification, and threatened and endangered species monitoring/identification. CPESC or

NYSESCCP

Holder preferred, but not required The anticipated base pay range of $25-$50 per hour is commensurate with experience. EDR reserves the right to pay outside of the target range based on an individual's education, credentials, skill level and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity, geographic location, and business needs. EDR is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting and design firm that has been in business for over 45 years. This position represents a career opportunity with one of the leading environmental permitting consultants for renewable energy projects in the Eastern United States. Significant milestones in our portfolio include the first Article 10 Application submitted for an energy generation project in New York (Cassadaga Wind), the largest proposed utility-scale solar project in Maryland (Great Bay Solar), the first wind energy project built in New York (Madison), the first wind energy project approved in Ohio (Buckeye), the first battery energy storage facility approved in Ohio (Flint Grid), the first approved offshore wind project (Cape Wind), the first built off-shore wind project (Block Island), the first proposed offshore wind project in the Great Lakes (Project Icebreaker), the largest wind energy project in the Northeast (Maple Ridge), and the first wind energy project proposed on National Forest Service Lands (Deerfield Wind). Our experience on these projects, along with many other ongoing/active projects, incorporates all aspects of environmental impact analysis and permitting, which includes preparation of environmental impact statements and siting board applications in addition to various support studies and permit applications. EDR's staff is a diverse group of environmental professionals that includes ecologists, botanists, wetland specialists, wildlife biologists, GIS specialists, archaeologists, historians, visualization specialists, planners, landscape architects, and engineers. Come join our team, work on interesting and challenging projects, and collaborate with our talented group of environmental professionals! Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position. EDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, age, national origin, citizenship status, ethnicity, religion, creed, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, sex/gender, and any other legally protected characteristic.

Pay:

$25.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

On the road