Environmental Compliance Specialist

Lamp Rynearson is a growing engineering, surveying, planning and consulting firm that offers career advancement and fosters a collaborative team approach. The passion our employees have for our clients, communities, and the environment translates into our work every day. We foster development of our employees’ professional, personal, and family lives. As volunteers, mentors, and community leaders, our professionals go beyond the day-to-day project work to fulfill our mission statement of “leaving a legacy of enduring improvements to our communities”. We donate our time and money in support of local nonprofits, community development groups, and industry organizations. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, excellent benefits and a collaborative people-focused workplace culture.

We are seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Environmental Compliance Specialist in its Omaha, NE office.

Qualifications Include…

• Associate’s degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, construction engineering or related field.
• Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control or 2 years’ experience as an Environmental Compliance Technician.
• Drone pilot’s license, or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Possess sufficient oral and written communication skills required to communicate plan and permit requirements to the contractor.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work well with others, as well as independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Computer skills utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong functional knowledge of Bluebeam.
• Strong knowledge of State and Local Authority erosion control regulations and permit requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret plans.
• Ability to physically maneuver around construction sites, including accessing excavations, trenches, structures and other disturbed areas.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Capable of lifting and carrying 50 pounds of weight.
• Available to work overtime, including Saturdays and Sundays, as needed.
• Valid driver’s license, maintain minimum of state required auto insurance and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
  
  
  

Responsibilities…

• Monitor installation and maintenance of erosion control measures and report their condition to the Environmental Compliance Lead.
• Conduct site inspections in accordance with NPDES and local authority requirements during the coverage period for State and local authority permits.
• Prepare written reports based on site inspections in a timely manner to be filed internally and online, as required by local jurisdiction
• Assist Environmental Compliance Lead in training of new Environmental Compliance Technicians.
• Evaluate progress toward final construction site stabilization as defined by State and local authorities.
• Assist Environmental Compliance Lead in preparing permit modification and closeout application materials after final construction site stabilization has been achieved.
• Coordinate with project owners and contractors regarding erosion control measures and issues during permit coverage period to ensure compliance with Grading and SWPPP permits.
• Coordinate and attend meetings with State and local authorities, as necessary, during permit coverage period.
• Coordinate with project Construction Engineers, Project Engineers and Project Managers during design, bid, and construction phases.
• Attendance is required.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact

Human Resources

14710 West Dodge Road, Suite 100

Omaha, Nebraska 68154

Phone (402) 496-2498

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Location

14710 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68154