Environmental Compliance Inspector
Eocene Environmental (Private) | http://www.eocene.com
Details
Application Deadline:
01/02/2026
Published:
09/11/2025
Starting Date:
after 9/10/2025
Hours per Week:
48 - 60
Salary:
$25 to $40 per hour
Education Required:
Bachelors
Experience Required:
at least 1 year
Locations:
Ontario, Oregon
Las Vegas, Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Twin Falls, Idaho
La Grande, Oregon
Caldwell, Idaho
Boise, Idaho
Ely, Nevada
Elko, Nevada
Pendleton, Oregon
Salt Lake City, Utah
Nampa, Idaho
Pocatello, Idaho
Vale, Oregon
Phoenix, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Las Vegas, Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Twin Falls, Idaho
La Grande, Oregon
Caldwell, Idaho
Boise, Idaho
Ely, Nevada
Elko, Nevada
Pendleton, Oregon
Salt Lake City, Utah
Nampa, Idaho
Pocatello, Idaho
Vale, Oregon
Phoenix, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Description
Candidates selected for this position will be assigned to work in one of the following states based on project needs over a period of 2 to 3 years: Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, or New Mexico.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: Project Manager II
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Compensation: $25 - $40 per hour, based on relevant experience; per diem; relocation allowance
This position is expected to work 8-10 hours per day, 6 days per week. This position is primarily a field-based position with minimal office time anticipated.
About Eocene Environmental Group:
Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.
Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:
- Forestry & Utility Division
- Environmental Division
- Technology & Innovation Division
- Sustainability Division
JOB SUMMARY: The Environmental Compliance Inspector is responsible for providing environmental inspection and monitoring during the construction of utility-scale electrical transmission projects in Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, or New Mexico.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
- Monitor and ensure compliance with National Pollutant Discharge System Permits
- Document and report impact to sensitive resources
- Track progress of construction activities and implementation of approved mitigation measures
- Work collaboratively with construction and regulatory personnel to develop solutions and implement permit conditions
- Photo document ecological site conditions
- Prepare daily reports
- Inspect construction vehicles and equipment for cleanliness
- Ensure best management practices are implemented
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
- Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership
- Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Position requires some outside travel
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences or related field or equivalent work experience (i.e. biology, ecology, archeology or paleontology)
- Current stormwater inspection certification consistent with Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and/or New Mexico Department of Environmental Quality requirements or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of employment
- Ability to work long hours in potentially extreme weather conditions
- Ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles on rough terrain
- Competence using global positioning system units, maps, iPads, and submeter accuracy devices
- Field experience and comfortability working on construction projects and around heavy equipment
- Strong writing skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating system
- Ability to work well individually or in a team setting
- Clear communicator, highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, and dependable
- Ability and willingness to relocate to the project location
- Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- Biological resources (specifically avian surveys, raptor identification, and/or botanical surveys)
- Soils
- Implementing and/or monitoring erosion and sediment controls including preparation and maintenance of SWPPPs
- Restoration and reclamation processes
- Experience performing environmental inspections on large-scale utility construction projects
- Experience working in Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona or New Mexico
Contact
Eocene Human Resources
hr@eocene.com (preferred contact method)