Environmental Stormwater Inspector

Watearth, Inc. seeks an Environmental Stormwater Inspector in the Los Angeles area to conduct field inspections and support environmental projects. The role involves stormwater inspections, data analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 2-4 years of experience. The position requires travel for fieldwork, with collaboration occurring primarily online, emphasizing a commitment to environmental improvement and community impact.
Watearth wants you to love working with us. We want to pay you a competitive wage. We want you to stay safe and secure while working with a business that puts people and the environment first. For more than ten years, we have focused on developing green engineering and environmental solutions for the next century. Watearth’s mission is to help people, communities, and the environment. Our small and growing team means that we can take your input and quickly turn it into positive change, both on projects and internally at the company.

We want you to spend your time working on and supporting projects that make a big difference in the world, from improving regional water quality, to preventing flooding, to enhancing our nation's cities with green infrastructure planning. At Watearth, you will have opportunities to fight back against climate change alongside a team of experts that care profoundly for the well-being of our world. You will work with major municipal clients throughout the nation on projects with construction costs in the tens of millions of dollars.

Would you like to work on projects that make a difference to our environment and quality of life? Are you able to organize and conduct field work like stormwater inspections and do you enjoy documentation and technical writing? If so, the Stormwater Inspector at Watearth could be a perfect fit for your skillset.

Watearth staff are located nationwide, and this role will be located near the Los Angeles, San Bernardino or Riverside area with travel weekly to various field work for stormwater, biological, and water resources engineering inspections with the rest of the position including desktop environmental and water resources duties. Collaboration primarily occurs virtually. As a result, a person who is comfortable with (or could learn to be comfortable with) communicating heavily in the digital world will feel most at home at Watearth. This person also should be comfortable communicating with contractors. A keen eye for stormwater and desire to work on projects that make a difference to California’s natural resources is a must.

Let's discuss compensation. This role will be paid an annual salary of $65,000 to $78,000 based on experience.

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Perform stormwater inspections, biological monitoring and inspections, surveying, and other field work for civil engineering and water resources engineering projects.

· Analyze collected data, prepare technical reports, and interpret results.

· Assist with environmental permits, studies, and reports.

· Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulations during projects.

· Install and maintain monitoring equipment to collect data.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

· Bachelors of Science in environmental science, ecology, biology, water resources/environmental/civil engineering, geography, landscape architecture or a related degree required.

· 2-4 years’ experience in environmental science, planning, or water resources.

· Experience with environmental or stormwater field work.

· Certification or ability to obtain certification as a QSP preferred.

· Ability to safely perform field work, possess valid driver’s license and good driving record, maintain personal transportation with valid vehicle insurance suited to field work, and ability to lift up to 25-50 pounds).

How to Apply

We’re excited that you’re considering joining the Watearth team! We know you'll bring the same energy, care, and dedication to your application as we put into this opportunity — and we can’t wait to see what you bring to the table.

To apply, please submit the following materials in PDF format:
• A cover letter that tells us who you are and why you're a great fit for Watearth.
• Your current resume outlining your education, experience, and skills.

Additionally, please include a brief video or audio recording (1–2 minutes) in which you respond to the following:
• What inspires you about Watearth’s mission or work?
• Tell us about a project or experience that reflects your interest in environmental science or planning.
• What is one skill or value you’d bring to our team that sets you apart?
• Your strengths.
• Your 5-year goals.

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What Happens Next

Once we’ve received your application materials, we’ll follow up via email with the next steps in the process.

In the meantime, we invite you to explore our website and learn more about the exciting and impactful work we do at Watearth:

www.watearth.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty

Physical Setting:
• Construction site
• Office
• Outdoor work

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person