This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an On-Call Storm Water Inspector/Technician to join our team in San Diego, CA. Our San Diego office, and Southwest Region as a whole, is a wide-spectrum workplace. Our clients span the military, municipalities, and commercial entities both local and international. Our projects solve real-world environmental and infrastructure problems. We are passionate about developing optimized, highly usable solutions and are looking for another innovator to join our team.
Working as part of our storm water team, the position requires performing stormwater inspections at various commercial, residential, industrial and construction sites and commuting to client offices to assist with entry of various inspections and water quality compliance documentation. Additionally, the position requires the candidate to be available at odd hours, especially during wet weather, to conduct inspections and storm water monitoring. Candidate must be able to provide outreach and education to the public (-responsible parties-) regarding structural treatment control best management practices (BMPs). Prefer experience in inspecting structural BMPs, and commercial and industrial sites for appropriate and effective stormwater best management practices. Familiarity with environmental and stormwater quality industry standards and proficiency in applying knowledge of stormwater regulations to various sites is preferred. Must display independent judgement as well as excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
This position offers the opportunity for growth and development. Our team in San Diego works with multiple clients on a wide range of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)-related projects, providing multiple opportunities to work in different project teams and with various clients.
Your Impact
Conduct BMP inspections at construction sites.
Knowledge of NPDES Construction General Permit (California 2009 CGP and 2022 CGP).
Identify BMP deficiencies at construction sites and communicate to project team regarding corrective actions.
Prepare inspection reports to communicate inspection findings.
Manage inspection schedules based on project needs and locations.
Assist with reviewing documentation for BMPs.
Apply excellent communication skills with clients and contractors/construction crews.
Assist with storm water sampling as needed.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field.
3 to 5 years of experience working as an environmental scientist and completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and impact assessments, and/or construction monitoring.
Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
Moderate proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's driving, health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree is preferred.
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
Relevant experience with Stormwater inspections and permit compliance
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
