Environmental Specialist

North Star Staffing Solutions

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San Francisco, CA, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

Direct Placement: Full-time Permanent Position

The primary responsibilities of the Environmental Inspector include: 

• Performing SWPPP inspections for projects with stormwater permit authorization


• Inspecting stockpiles, silt fences, etc., per CASQA guidance


• Reporting and documenting any noncompliance events and their resolution 

• Managing your own schedule and communicating it clearly to the client and project manager


• Being responsible for meeting standards of quality and meeting internal deadlines

• Taking ownership of assignments and seeing them through to completion


• Implementing field assignments in accordance with health, safety and quality control requirements


• Maintaining professional image while interacting with clients


• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university
Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field 

• 40-hour HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour HAZOPWER refreshers


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal


• Proficient in MS Word Office Suite Products


• Ability to travel to projects sites, as needed


• Detailed oriented with paperwork and submittals

• Correctly fill out a field note book, photography documentation, health and safety audit forms, etc. 


• Attend and/or lead a health and safety daily meeting 


• Collect soil and water samples, complete paperwork, and transport to a laboratory 

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Ability to calibrate and operate field meters (e.g., pH) and record results 


• Inspect stormwater best management practices (BMPs) and report findings

Salary: Negotiable, $80,000/year (DOE)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

About this role

Summary

Inspect stormwater BMPs, sample collection, report noncompliance, ensure safety and quality standards.

Job title

Environmental Specialist

Experience level

not specified

Industry

environmental

Location requirements

San Francisco, CA; on-site, travel required

Salary

Negotiable, $80,000/year (DOE)

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

HAZWOPERcommunicationMS Wordcalibrate meters

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

stormwaterinspectionsamplingBMPshealth and safety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Francisco, CA, USA

On-site City