Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are:

Community “We care for our communities”Integrity “We act with integrity”Passion “We infuse passion into everything we do”Quality “We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement”Growth “We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth”

Raba Kistner is seeking an experienced SWPPP Inspector, to join our Environmental team in Houston, TX. The duties of the SWPPP Inspector will be to inspect construction activities to ensure compliance with environmental features of project plans and environmental commitments made to our customer with respect to the project construction and potentially impacted environmental features reporting observations orally and in writing to customer site contact.  Other duties will include:                                 

Inform Environmental Compliance Inspectors and/or other members of the Environmental Compliance Team of observations, violations, activities, etc.Contact supervisor for priorities and deadlines in the field.Resolve differences in the interpretation of plans and specifications.Ensure the safe utilization, storage and maintenance of all documents and tools.Update Direct Report on progress and delays on every task or assignment.Ensure safe usage and maintenance of individually assigned company vehicle and field equipment.Meet established project deadlines.Carry out assigned duties in accordance with established procedures.Prepare and submit accurate, legible, comprehensive and complete inspection reports on a daily basis in accordance with established quality procedures.Review plans, specifications, and shop/working drawings for project activities.Meet with contractor's supervisors or other project leaders on assigned project sites to discuss and coordinate environmental compliance activities, corrections to existing controls, and implementation of additional controls.Prepare reports on findings to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, and policies.Evaluate environmental impact of construction activities including water quality/wetland/hazardous material geological, cultural or historic resources.  Keep abreast of current environmental developments to include laws, regulations, policies and procedures.Responsible for maintenance and update of water quality records such as Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans.Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of environmental controls.Perform other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

Must had a High School Diploma or G.E.D.Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet company’s auto insurability requirements.

 Some knowledge of:

Environmental laws, regulations, and mitigation requirements. Commercial construction, plans, construction inspection procedures, and specificationsReading and interpreting specifications.Materials used in Commercial construction. 

General knowledge of erosion control procedures. Ability to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions, travel to project sites and maneuver over rough and uneven terrain. Ability to work independently. Ability to read and understand instructions, labels, reports, etc. Ability to effectively communicate information both written and oral and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, the general public and other employees of the organization. 

 The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. 

May be regularly required to stand, walk, and drive vehicle short and/or long distances. Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently required to talk or hear. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to, 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant, color peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.

May be occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Noise level for this position is loud.

This position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs. Work responsibilities may require out of town travel to Raba Kistner offices, client offices and project locations.

EOE/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran
Drug Free Workplace

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