Environmental Inspector 1 (Asheville) at ACRT Asheville, NC

Environmental Inspector

Conduct field inspections of industrial, commercial, construction, and residential sites to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Inspect facilities for adherence to air quality, water quality, hazardous waste management, and other environmental standards based on the practice area. Monitor construction and development projects for compliance with environmental permits and mitigation plans. Communication skills with onsite personnel to relay site findings, concerns, recommendations, or project designs.

Collect and analyze environmental samples, including soil, water, air, and biological specimens. Use monitoring equipment to measure environmental parameters such as pollutant levels and noise levels. Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspections, sample collections, photographs, and monitoring activities.

Prepare detailed inspection reports, including findings, recommendations, and corrective actions. Skilled in Microsoft applications including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Document violations and prepare notices of non-compliance or enforcement actions. Assist in the preparation of environmental impact assessments and regulatory compliance reports.

Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations and standards. Knowledge of the Ohio EPA Construction General Permit (OHC00006), and construction Best Management Practices as described in the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Rainwater and Land Development Manual. Provide guidance to businesses, developers, and the public on environmental compliance requirements or design criteria.

Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and planners to address environmental issues and develop mitigation strategies.

Minimum Qualifications: Education: High School Degree. Experience: None, entry-level.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience: Knowledge of construction techniques, soils, and an understanding of stormwater runoff. Knowledge of the Ohio EPA Construction General Permit (OHC00006), and construction Best Management Practices as described in the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Rainwater and Land Development Manual. Desired Skills: Customer Service experience, problem solving mindset. Thrive in independent/solo work environments. Consultative or educational approach to client relationships. Outdoors working conditions, remote locations, all weather conditions.

We enjoy and appreciate collaboration as a team and expect great communication, but all work very independently in the field as an inspector, with minimal supervision. We are on the road a lot (day travel only, you will be home each evening, unless out of town work is scheduled for a project), outdoors in varying types of weather, city/residential neighborhoods, and sometimes in remote and challenging locations. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we'd love to learn more about your work experience and your strengths.

This position is a remote hybrid role, meaning employees will work remotely from the field or home, but may be required to come into the Stow, Ohio office to retrieve/return their company vehicle each day or on an as needed basis for training and report collaboration in the office. Standard office equipment will be provided to work in the office.

This position is classified as non-exempt based on the job duties. The company reserves the right to make changes to the reporting structure for this position due to business needs.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@acrtinc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)