Environmental Inspector (Compliance)-Richmond, VA Full Time NEW

As an Environmental Compliance Inspector, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our projects by managing contractor implementation of environmental controls and mitigation measures. Your primary responsibilities will include performing daily field inspections, initiating corrective actions where appropriate, and ensuring compliance with construction standards and specific contract documents. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented field professional with a strong ability to work independently, a high degree of integrity, and excellent communication skills.

KERAMIDA Inc. is a WBENC-Certified Woman-Owned environmental engineering and consulting firm that serves industries, businesses, cities, and governments worldwide. We provide comprehensive sustainability & climate, environmental, health & safety, remediation, and training services across multiple industries. We are proud to be consistently recognized for technical excellence, business innovations, and growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate compliance with ordinances, permits and the requirements of erosion control, stormwater management, and other related codes and regulations through regular inspection of construction projects.
• Regularly prepare inspection reports documenting adherence to approved plan, materials, and specifications.
• Manage all aspects of inspection and adherence to quality control standards, environmental protection, and safety rules.
• Investigate concerns, conduct regular inspections and document corrective actions
• Communicate regularly with contractors, engineers, field workers and State and Federal agencies.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee usually works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. Often works around asphalt, concrete, and dust.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Ecology, Biology, Geology, or a related field.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in environmental compliance inspections is preferred.
• Construction experience is preferred.
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, project management software tools, and the ability to adapt to software programs as needed to prepare reports.
• Knowledge of State and local erosion ordinances and code.
• Understanding of construction practices, materials, equipment, and of the various stages of construction preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate technical procedures and instructions within multiple levels of staff, clients, and contractors.
• Demonstrated practical skills in reading and interpreting a variety of reports, blueprints, Inspection slips, inspection requests, diagrams, specifications, codes and regulations, architectural drawings, etc.

Pay: $40,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Environmental Inspections: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: On the road