Field Coordinator

Eocene Environmental Group is hiring a Field Coordinator in Ontario, OR, for a project starting in late April/May 2025. This full-time, field-based role involves managing environmental inspections for utility-scale construction projects. Responsibilities include overseeing inspection staff, ensuring compliance with environmental permits, and collaborating with construction teams. Candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience and stormwater inspection certification. Compensation ranges from $35-42 per hour.
• This position is for a project that is anticipated to begin in late April/May 2025*

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Regional Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

Compensation: $35-42 per hour, based on relevant experience; per diem, relocation allowance

This position is expected to work 8-10 hours per day, 6 days per week. This position is primarily a field-based position with minimal office time anticipated. Candidates applying for this position will be required to work in Eastern Oregon.

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:
• Forestry & Utility Division
• Environmental Division
• Technology & Innovation Division
• Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Environmental Compliance Field Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating environmental inspection and monitoring efforts during the construction of utility-scale electrical transmission projects in Idaho and Oregon. The principal duties include coordination and management of inspection and monitoring staff, coordination with construction staff, QA/QC of inspection and monitoring reports, environmental trainings, and participation in virtual and field meetings with Project personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
• Manage inspection staff and QA/QC reporting to ensure compliance with National Pollutant Discharge System Permits
• Document and report impacts to sensitive resources
• Track progress of construction activities and implementation of approved mitigation measures
• Inspect construction vehicles and equipment for cleanliness
• Ensure best management practices are implemented
• Work collaboratively with construction and regulatory personnel to develop solutions and implement permit conditions
• Photo document ecological site conditions
• QA/QC daily reports
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Position may require some outside travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences or related field or equivalent work experience
• Current stormwater inspection certification consistent with Oregon and/or Idaho Department of Environmental Quality requirements or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of employment
• Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience
• Previous experience leading a team of field personnel
• Ability to work long hours in potentially extreme weather conditions
• Competence using global positioning system (GPS) units, maps, iPads, and submeter accuracy devices
• Ability to work well individually or in a team setting
• Possess strong communication skills
• Clear communicator, highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, and dependable
• Ability to relocate close to the project, as needed
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• Biological resources (specifically avian surveys, raptor identification, and/or botanical surveys)
• Soils
• Restoration and reclamation processes
• Experience performing environmental inspections on large-scale utility construction projects