Geo-Environmental Specialist

Geo-Environmental Specialist

The Geo-Environmental Specialist is responsible for supporting NESL under the direction of the Geo-Environmental Manager to include completing permits to governmental agencies to fulfill business requirements/needs; researching and completing appropriate grant applications; researching for future business development opportunities; managing property; managing community, property, compliance and improvement projects; working with coworkers and managers to develop compliance plans and to promote compliance with regulations;

and, providing training and knowledge to coworkers and managers dealing with regulated government programs.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain monitoring programs to meet corporate goals. (10-20%)
• Learning, developing and executing monitoring and sampling programs to meet business needs at multiple sites.
• Ensuring site inspections are being performed as appropriate.
• Maintaining permitted disposal records.
• Corporate property management. (5-20%)
• Maintaining property lists.
• Managing property and leases at multiple sites.
• Assisting with exploration.
• Evaluating property inquiries, acquisitions and disposals
• Governmental compliance (50-70%)
• Submitting accurate reports to governmental agencies as required.
• Leading, managing and participating in the resolution of compliance related issues. Insuring understanding and execution of site-specific special conditions.
• Managing unstaffed inactive sites.
• Maintaining environmental permits required for the business.
• Manages administrative tasks (10%)
• Creating financial feasibility studies on new processes, projects and plans.
• Managing accounts and invoices for subcontractors.
• Managing compliance with corporate policies and local, state & federal regulations.
• Updating and informing upper management of trends and issues related to compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assisting with financial planning for retirement of assets.
• Keeping corporate management and coworkers apprised of area of expertise.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geology or equivalent required.

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.

• Experience with AutoCAD and other engineering or mapping software.

• Demonstrated knowledge current mining regulations and processes.

• Ability to build professional relationships with leaders and external networks.

• Excellent customer service orientation.

• Must have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Must possess strong attention to detail, good organizational skills with the ability to ensure accurate work.

• Persuasive leadership, but inclined to collaborate for the best team outcomes.

• Ability to work independently but as part of a team concept.

• Flexibility and the ability to operate under stressful, time-sensitive deadlines.

• Proficiency with IntelliCAD, Calson and other engineering or mapping software.

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) or related database systems.

• Valid driver's license with good driving record for insurability.