Environmental Compliance Specialist

Job Title:
Environmental Compliance Specialist / Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Duration: 12+ Months (Possibility of Extension)

Pay rate: $31 to 33.23/hr. on w2

High Level Project Overview:

• Ensures company compliance with environmental, chemical, waste management, and permit regulations at various locations and project construction sites associated with the client's Electric Transmission operational teams.
• Share responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of work sites, to comply with regulatory and company Environmental, Health and Safety standards and procedures. Communicate and prepare reports for submittal internally, externally, to governmental agencies and customers.
• Support other contracted staff, inspect, or assess, and provide recommendations regarding environmental compliance issues to personnel responsible for compliance tasks and management.
• Provide environmental training to site personnel in handling of chemicals and waste materials, spill prevention, erosion, and sediment control and other environmental compliance topics and requirements.

• Demonstrated understanding of erosion and sediment control principles and stormwater management practices, including implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) requirements.
• Ability to interpret environmental regulations, permits, and planning documents, applying requirements to company operations and translating regulatory obligations into practical compliance guidance.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations and permit requirements across multiple media programs, with the ability to evaluate and ensure compliance within a broad environmental Product.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information to a variety of audiences and build positive working relationships.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, capable of working independently in office and field environments while also contributing effectively within a collaborative team setting.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing demands, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges and driving solutions
• Strong technical aptitude and proficiency with technology tools, including the ability to leverage software and data systems to improve efficiency and support business objectives.

• Understanding of other environmental regulations and requirements like Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC), National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Hazardous Waste and Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), Superfund and Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC).
• Other license/certifications: CESSWI, HAZWOPER 40, Certified Hazardous Materials Handler, International Society of Arborists, Lead/Asbestos, Pesticides
• Experience working within a team

• 4yr degree, Bachelors in an Environmental discipline.

• Minimum of 1+ years of experience hands on in environmental field work handling work for projects related to environmental requirements for environmental Product and permits.