Environmental Specialist II/III

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Specialist II/III to provide functional and technical expertise in areas including air, water, waste management, and environmental compliance. This position will manage projects and programs of moderate complexity, assess environmental risks, support regulatory compliance, manage environmental permits and documentation, and collaborate with internal teams and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with environmental compliance, permitting, regulatory requirements, audits, environmental reporting, air/water/waste programs, and remediation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and provide guidance on environmental processes, policies, and compliance programs.
• Assess environmental risks and provide recommendations to address identified risks.
• Participate in or lead approved environmental actions, including required regulatory documentation.
• Prepare and submit applications for environmental permits, renewals, approvals, variances, and other authorizations.
• Coordinate environmental permitting and compliance activities with internal company partners.
• Identify environmental training needs and provide training to company employees and business partners.
• Assist with preparation of required environmental compliance reports and certifications.
• Develop and maintain documentation supporting environmental compliance programs.
• Conduct environmental compliance audits as required.
• Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Research governmental regulations, industry standards, and environmental requirements to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and submit required reports, certifications, plans, inventories, and other regulatory documentation to appropriate authorities.
• Develop, recommend, and implement improvements to environmental systems and processes.
• Support environmental activities related to air, water, waste management, and/or remediation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and resolve environmental compliance issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 4 years of environmental experience.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Experience assessing and managing environmental risks.
• Experience supporting air, water, waste management, and/or remediation programs.
• Experience working with governmental and regulatory agencies.
• Experience conducting or supporting environmental compliance audits.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to manage multiple environmental projects and compliance activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills.
• Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the energy, oil & gas, natural gas, pipeline, utility, or industrial industry.
• Experience with environmental compliance within energy or natural gas operations.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Experience managing environmental permits, renewals, approvals, and variances.
• Experience with air quality, water quality, waste management, and remediation programs.
• Experience preparing regulatory plans, inventories, reports, and certifications.
• Experience developing environmental procedures, policies, and compliance processes.
• Experience working directly with environmental regulatory agencies.
• Experience providing environmental compliance training to operational teams.