Environmental Permitting And Compliance Specialist

A well-established, highly respected environmental air quality consulting firm based out of South Orange County is seeking a sharp, reliable, and proactive Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist.

The Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist performs professional engineering work, leading and executing the compliance and permitting functions in relation to Air Quality Regulations and Compliance. This candidate will be reviewing processes and equipment, analyzing permit-related technical and regulatory issues, and communicating those analyses within the company, the client organization, with government agencies and with the public at large. The work is challenging, broad in scope, and variable from project to project. The position involves effective communication, decision-making, and time management. The candidate performs other duties as required or assigned.
This is a Senior to Principal level position. Positions at this level are assigned to perform the more complex and sensitive duties in the occupational field. The employee in this position may be assigned to train and mentor other employees and/or monitor work produced by other employees.

This is a full time, direct hire opportunity. The pay starts at $120,000-$200,000.

Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist Responsibilities:

• Ability to manage and lead active team members on project teams towards project completion within project scope, budget and schedule and ensure quality work product and deliverables
• Ability to manage successful relationships with clients, staff, and regulators through effective communication and expertise by fostering a collaborative environment without losing focus of quality
• Proven track record or desire to engage in successful regulatory work in dealing with the SCAQMD, EPA, CARB and/or other similar regulatory agencies
• Prepare reports and submissions in timely manner
• Experience with handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation;
• Highly motivated to continue working in Air Quality environmental field and expand their knowledge and experience.
• CA Regulatory/Compliance experience is required

Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist Qualifications: 

• B.S or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical degrees from an accredited college (minimum GPA of 3.0);
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team fashion, handle several projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently;
• 10-20+ years of work experience in the Air Quality and/or Environmental industry in an engineering role (preferably in a consulting environment)
• Experience in the environmental services industry focusing on leading Air Quality services
• Desire to train and share technical expertise in environmental rules and regulations with clients and team members
• Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions

Benefits:

• Vacation time, sick leave and paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/ Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• FSA and dependent care expense accounts