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| Department: | Environmental & Industrial Hygiene |
| Location: | Lynchburg, VA |
**Job Summary:**
We are looking for a detail-oriented Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector to join our team in our Lynchburg office. The primary responsibility of this role is to conduct field inspections for compliance with permits, update construction/project documents, and perform post-construction inspections.
**Qualifications:**
- High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- VA DEQ Stormwater and ESC certification required, or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
**Responsibilities:**
- Maintain detailed records and reports related to erosion and sedimentation
- Review sedimentation and erosion control plans for compliance
- Inspect site perimeters, silt fences, construction entrances, sedimentation basins, grading, etc.
- Stay updated on changing laws and regulations
- Conduct field inspections to monitor compliance progress and maintain enforcement records
- Travel to remote sites as necessary for inspections
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Three to five years of relevant experience
- Self-starter with the ability to learn on the job
- Reliable, punctual, and responsive to inquiries
This position requires a valid VA driver’s license with a clean record, and preference will be given to candidates with DEQ ESC & SWM certifications. If you are passionate about environmental compliance and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
We value diversity and are committed to hiring the best applicants for our engineering practice, and therefore we encourage minorities, women, and other underserved groups to apply. Compensation includes paid leave, health insurance with a health savings account (HSA), 401k with a company match, free group life insurance, an incentive program and much more. Hurt & Proffitt is 100% employee-owned, allowing us to focus on our customers and staff rather than shareholders. We are committed to our clients, and committed to performing meaningful work that impacts our communities. If you feel you meet these requirements, please submit your cover letter, completed application, and resume here.