OV Environmental Compliance Lead - WSP USA
Atlanta, GA
About the Job
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an enthusiastic and motivated OV Environmental Compliance Lead for Atlanta Transportation team! The WSP Atlanta office serves clients from around the state on a wide variety of projects ranging from turn lanes and widening, intersection improvements and bridge replacements to urban interchange reconstructions and large design-build projects. This position is an excellent opportunity to continue to enhance design and production skills and build relationships within WSP as well as with a large number of clients around the state. This role will be a key contributor in assisting in managing daily activities of the Civil/Highway group.
The OV Environmental Compliance Lead provides technical environmental planning assistance to minimize the environmental impacts of commercial, industrial, utility, transmission, development, infrastructure, construction, pipeline, and/or transportation related projects. Tasks may include providing support and guidance for multi-site/phase environmental permitting projects, site and impact assessment, restoration, land use management plans, public involvement, and ensuring environmental regulatory compliance. Substantiates documentation to advise on project areas by applying and integrating urban and regional planning with a focus on sustainability. Assists project leadership with environmental impact assessment, corrective/mitigation strategy development, permitting, and/or restoration activities. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.
Your Impact
+ Assists the Environmental Owner’s Verification (OV) Manager oversight in monitoring and verifying the specified Post Let Instruction (PLI) procedures are being adhered to and the Environmental Owner Obligations and intended quality are being met.
+ Works with Environmental OV Manager on modification or development of new processes to correct Project Management Team (PMT) performance, identify training or additional support that may be necessary, and suggest updates to the PLI as the Project progresses.
+ Assists Environmental OV Manager in preparing the environmental section of the PMT quarterly audit.
+ Tracks PMT Environmental OV resolution of internal audit findings.
+ Verifies occurrence of annual updates to PMT procedures or Developer Management plans.
+ Assists Environmental OV Manager in tracking the status of environmental NCRs or confirming the Developer or IQF’s completion of corrective actions associated with NCRs.
+ Participates in audit follow-up meetings to review draft external audit reports.
+ Participates in pre-construction meetings to maintain familiarity with the active construction areas.
+ Attends Environmental Meetings.
+ Performs Technical Review and Recommendation (TRR) to verify Developer and IQF are properly documenting environmental measures taken during construction (e.g., EC-1, Turbidity testing, etc.) and corresponding field observation site audits, across all active construction areas, sensitive and risk areas, such as Buffer and Wetland Conditions, against the CEPP and Erosion, Environmental Compliance Reports, and Sedimentation and Pollution Control Plan.
+ Tracks and audits the documentation of the Monthly/Weekly/Daily Environmental Compliance Report correction of documentation, or close-out of any self-reporting.
+ Responsible for verification of Developer’s implementation of their Hazardous Material Management Plan.
+ Responsible for verification of Developer’s compliance with environmental permits.
+ Prepares and maintains internal reporting forms of environmental field activities, observations, and testing results on construction projects, and the Developer’s conformance with (or deviation from) Project plans and specifications.
+ Reviews and comments on the Developer’s provided Environmental Monitoring Reports with the Developer’s Monthly Performance Report, summarizing any environmental compliance events and remediation requirements.
+ Monitors compliance with all applicable federal, State, and local permit conditions, as well as Environmental Commitments per the Contract.
+ Validates implementation or necessity of IQF implementation of Environmental Noncompliance Events (NCEs).
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field or High school graduate plus five (5) years of experience in performing inspection and/or managing environmental compliance of urban freeway construction, with expertise in National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) laws, regulations, policies, and permitting, expertise in Air and Water Quality, Noise control, and Hazardous Materials.
+ 5 to 7 years of experience working in the environmental planning field, completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and construction support, impact assessments, and permitting.
+ Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: Worksite Erosion Control Supervisor (WECS) Level II, GDOT Soils, Foundation and Material Testing, Hazardous Waste Site Assessment Studies 6.05, 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification, Certified in GDOT Transportation Planning Prequalification Categories 1.06 (b, c, d, e, g).
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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.
www.wsp.com
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.
WSP is currently initiating a search for an enthusiastic and motivated OV Environmental Compliance Lead for Atlanta Transportation team! The WSP Atlanta office serves clients from around the state on a wide variety of projects ranging from turn lanes and widening, intersection improvements and bridge replacements to urban interchange reconstructions and large design-build projects. This position is an excellent opportunity to continue to enhance design and production skills and build relationships within WSP as well as with a large number of clients around the state. This role will be a key contributor in assisting in managing daily activities of the Civil/Highway group.
The OV Environmental Compliance Lead provides technical environmental planning assistance to minimize the environmental impacts of commercial, industrial, utility, transmission, development, infrastructure, construction, pipeline, and/or transportation related projects. Tasks may include providing support and guidance for multi-site/phase environmental permitting projects, site and impact assessment, restoration, land use management plans, public involvement, and ensuring environmental regulatory compliance. Substantiates documentation to advise on project areas by applying and integrating urban and regional planning with a focus on sustainability. Assists project leadership with environmental impact assessment, corrective/mitigation strategy development, permitting, and/or restoration activities. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.
Your Impact
+ Assists the Environmental Owner’s Verification (OV) Manager oversight in monitoring and verifying the specified Post Let Instruction (PLI) procedures are being adhered to and the Environmental Owner Obligations and intended quality are being met.
+ Works with Environmental OV Manager on modification or development of new processes to correct Project Management Team (PMT) performance, identify training or additional support that may be necessary, and suggest updates to the PLI as the Project progresses.
+ Assists Environmental OV Manager in preparing the environmental section of the PMT quarterly audit.
+ Tracks PMT Environmental OV resolution of internal audit findings.
+ Verifies occurrence of annual updates to PMT procedures or Developer Management plans.
+ Assists Environmental OV Manager in tracking the status of environmental NCRs or confirming the Developer or IQF’s completion of corrective actions associated with NCRs.
+ Participates in audit follow-up meetings to review draft external audit reports.
+ Participates in pre-construction meetings to maintain familiarity with the active construction areas.
+ Attends Environmental Meetings.
+ Performs Technical Review and Recommendation (TRR) to verify Developer and IQF are properly documenting environmental measures taken during construction (e.g., EC-1, Turbidity testing, etc.) and corresponding field observation site audits, across all active construction areas, sensitive and risk areas, such as Buffer and Wetland Conditions, against the CEPP and Erosion, Environmental Compliance Reports, and Sedimentation and Pollution Control Plan.
+ Tracks and audits the documentation of the Monthly/Weekly/Daily Environmental Compliance Report correction of documentation, or close-out of any self-reporting.
+ Responsible for verification of Developer’s implementation of their Hazardous Material Management Plan.
+ Responsible for verification of Developer’s compliance with environmental permits.
+ Prepares and maintains internal reporting forms of environmental field activities, observations, and testing results on construction projects, and the Developer’s conformance with (or deviation from) Project plans and specifications.
+ Reviews and comments on the Developer’s provided Environmental Monitoring Reports with the Developer’s Monthly Performance Report, summarizing any environmental compliance events and remediation requirements.
+ Monitors compliance with all applicable federal, State, and local permit conditions, as well as Environmental Commitments per the Contract.
+ Validates implementation or necessity of IQF implementation of Environmental Noncompliance Events (NCEs).
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field or High school graduate plus five (5) years of experience in performing inspection and/or managing environmental compliance of urban freeway construction, with expertise in National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) laws, regulations, policies, and permitting, expertise in Air and Water Quality, Noise control, and Hazardous Materials.
+ 5 to 7 years of experience working in the environmental planning field, completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and construction support, impact assessments, and permitting.
+ Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: Worksite Erosion Control Supervisor (WECS) Level II, GDOT Soils, Foundation and Material Testing, Hazardous Waste Site Assessment Studies 6.05, 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification, Certified in GDOT Transportation Planning Prequalification Categories 1.06 (b, c, d, e, g).
#LI-LD1
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.
www.wsp.com
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.
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