Agricultural Monitor (Field Based) - ERM NC, Inc.

ERM is hiring an Agricultural Monitor to oversee environmental compliance during the construction phase in Steuben County, NY. The Agricultural Monitor functions as an independent third-party inspector providing direct reports to the Client and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and will be responsible for auditing Client’s compliance with the provisions of the Plan. This is a full-time (50 hours/week), limited-term role for a duration of 4 months.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in preconstruction training activities.

• Monitor construction and restoration activities on Agricultural Land for compliance with provision of the Plan.

• Report instances of noncompliance to the Environmental Inspector.

• Prepare regular compliance reports and submit them to the NYSDEC.

• Act as a liaison between Landowners and the NYSDEC when necessary and requested by the Landowner.

• Serve as a resource to investigate compliances at the direction of the NYSDEC and explain any proposed changes to this Plan during construction.

• Maintain a written log of communications from Landowners regarding compliance with this Plan as well as report Landowner compliances to Environmental Inspector or Right-of-Way Representative.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS or BA degree preferred, equivalent agricultural monitoring/environmental inspection or monitoring experience, or a minimum of 5 years of relevant construction experience.

• Certified New York state Agricultural Monitor.

• 4+ years of agricultural monitoring/environmental inspection or permitting experience specific to linear and/or other energy infrastructure projects.

• An understanding of construction (e.g., pipelines, power lines, compressor/pumping stations, gas storage fields, wind farms, solar facilities, offshore facilities) gained through field experience.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

• Proficient technical skills, including, but not limited to, experience using Microsoft Office programs and digital cameras.

• Knowledge of environmental sampling methods; and

• The ability to travel extensively and to work 40 to 70+ hours per week in a physically demanding position on temporary assignments.

• Be physically fit and able to:

  • Walk/hike for up to 10 hours per day on possible uneven, steep, challenging terrain.

  • Be able to carry up to 10 pounds of equipment while walking/hiking.

  • Work in all weather conditions.

Pay Transparency:

For the Agricultural Monitor position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,145– $80,503, $35.16/hr- $38.70/hr, limited-term, non-exempt.  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above.  This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.

*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.  Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package.  Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.