Environmental Compliance Specialist Job Description
Environmental compliance specialist
provides general environmental permit support of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA) and other local, state, and federal permits for the project.
Environmental Compliance Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Develop and conduct various required EH&S staff trainings, including RCRA, CAA, CWA, DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, HAZCOM, Lock Out/Tag Out
Evaluate the EHS regulatory compliance status of operating facilities
Review and evaluate regulatory permits and associated documentation
Provide technical and regulatory direction, guidance and implementation of environmental compliance programs
Create detailed spreadsheets based on permit requirements/tasks performing quality control reviews of work products
Configuration and integration of environmental compliance management system platforms
Organize and track project documentation, regulatory reports and plans
Develop and implement environmental or health & safety compliance policies, programs, procedures, and management systems
Environmental or Health & Safety oversight at client locations
Independently perform most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected and may be the first level of direct and sustained supervision of other engineers or technicians
Environmental Compliance Specialist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Environmental Compliance Specialist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: HAZWOPER, MAT, HAZ, OSHA, A/B, ISO, CHMM, NEBOSH, DOT, EPA
Education for Environmental Compliance Specialist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the environmental compliance specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Science, Environmental Engineering, Education, Biology, Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Natural Science
Skills for Environmental Compliance Specialist
Desired skills for environmental compliance specialist include:
RCRA
Proper lab analytical testing methods
Clean Air Act
Department of Transportation
Clean Water Act requirements
Microsoft Office Suite
CWA
CERCLA
EPCRA
Basic chemistry and laboratory techniques and QA/QC programs
Desired experience for environmental compliance specialist includes:
Preparing action plans for facilities based on conducted inspections and third party audits in a timely manner monitoring facility action plan progress
Responsible for organizing advanced functions and activities related to environmental management and water quality
Investigates water quality complaints and determines course of action needed
Responsible for maintaining all applicable lab certifications, accreditations, or approvals to conduct compliance and process quality control work
Implements the day to day collection of water quality samples
Implements programs to ensure environmental compliance
Environmental Compliance Specialist Examples
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Environmental Compliance Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of environmental compliance specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for environmental compliance specialist
- Comply, manage, and drive health and safety requirements for a facility
- EHS auditing (environmental media, OSHA compliance, DOT compliance), and compliance
- Prepares and maintains sampling plans including monthly bacteriological, lead and copper, disinfection by-products, and others for all systems and updates sample sites as needed
- Collect data from flow recorder data recorders and pressure recorders
- Provide oversight and direction for day-to-day compliance with applicable air, hazardous waste, wastewater and storm water permits, plans, regulations
- Ability to interpret environmental laws and permit requirements, stay abreast of the changing regulatory landscape and analyze the various options for complying with new regulations and permit requirements
- Coordinate the reporting and record keeping activities for facility’s permits and other environmental regulatory reporting requirements and corporate sustainability data tracking requirements
- Update, maintain and implement site HazMat Contingency Plan and provide support with maintaining the site’s Business Continuity Plan
- Interface with Environmental Regulatory Agencies, Corporate environmental health and safety leadership & lead inspections and audits
- Maintain and update Hazardous Waste Management program
Qualifications for environmental compliance specialist
- Five (5) years experience in water, wastewater, and laboratory operations
- Responsible for organizing functions and activities related to environmental management and water quality for assigned facility
- Investigates water quality complaints in the field and determines course of action needed
- Two (2) to four (4) years experience in water, wastewater, or environmental compliance
- Demonstrated interest in understanding and evaluating environmental impacts associated with energy and mining development and construction projects
- Strong analytical and communications skills are a must
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Environmental Compliance Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for an environmental compliance specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for environmental compliance specialist
- Lead Environmental Work Group to implement and sustain ISO-14001 Standard
- Evaluate risks & incidents and identify areas where costs and loss can be improved
- Lead Hazard Communication Compliance for the plant
- Development of environmental training materials
- Maintenance of the site pest management program
- Develop, coordinate and implement environmental programs, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, local and site permit and regulatory requirements
- Create and manage a database for all regulatory permits and related documents
- Develop a compliance calendar and meet all calendar deadlines
- Develop standard protocols to conduct routine inspections and audits to assure continued compliance with site environmental requirements, commitments and procedures
- Lead the investigation of all facility Notice of Violations (NOVs) and coordinate the development of action plans
Qualifications for environmental compliance specialist
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural science field of study
- Detail oriented, self-motivated and works as a team player
- Assists in resolving treatment issues
- Excellent communication (written and oral) skills, including technical report writing and data evaluation capabilities detailed field (on-site) observations and associated documentation
- Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information
- A BS/BA in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Safety and Occupational Health preferred, and 5+ years’ experience with environmental compliance is required
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Environmental Compliance Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for an environmental compliance specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for environmental compliance specialist
- Identifies problems and recommends corrections
- Oversee the preparation of all required routine and non-routine environmental documentation and reports to corporate and regulatory agencies
- Participate in the chemical product evaluation and approval process
- Keep departments up-to-date on new or revised environmental regulations that may be relevant to production, construction, and facilities processes
- Responsible for regulatory filings, permit applications, keeping records and other paperwork that may be required by regulatory agencies
- Coordinate the Environmental Team’s compliance calendar and task tracking system
- Assure compliance Refrigerant Management regulations for the Fremont Factory and ancillary locations
- Educate design teams about equipment specifications and permit requirements for operation and administer trainings on Environmental topics
- Evaluate standard and complex wireless facility projects for compliance with the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act rules and adherence to the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation, and Liability Act’s due diligence standards
- Order and monitor progression of consultant services for non-standard wireless facility projects, ensuring deliverables are on schedule and meet quality expectations
Qualifications for environmental compliance specialist
- Demonstrated ability to prepare concise and accurate technical documents
- A 4 yr degree in physical, chemical or environmental sciences may be substituted for experience
- Minimum of Associates degree in Biology, Chemistry or equivalent environmental area
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and employees
- Bachelors (B.S.) degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental sciences, engineering, or science-related field
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to high, precarious places and toxic or caustic chemicals
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Environmental Compliance Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for an environmental compliance specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for environmental compliance specialist
- With oversight from the Senior Specialist, prepare permit applications and mitigation documentation in close coordination with expert environmental consultants
- Process advanced information and documentation requests from project teams and customers
- Assist Senior Specialist and Compliance Director with preparing responses to inquiries from governmental agencies
- Develop and deliver project-focused regulatory process and systems training for Regulatory team members and other internal departments
- Contribute to monthly team meetings focused on project review trends, environmental services trends, cross-functional training needs, and customer service best practices
- Collect, process and characterize hazardous waste
- Track hazardous waste volumes and generate reports
- Consolidate compatible waste for disposal through hazardous waste vendor and complete hazardous waste manifests
- Collect biohazardous waste and manage the universal waste and used oil programs
- Coordinate training and emergency preparedness exercises
Qualifications for environmental compliance specialist
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering or Occupation Safety required
- 5+ years of relevant EH&S and/or regulatory compliance experience with emphasis on EH&S rules and regulations promulgated by the U.S
- Able to work flexible hours & travel (estimated 20-40%)
- Database, GIS, CAD, visualization software skills are desirable (Experience with Environmental Data Management Software Tools, including EQuIS Data Processor (EDP), ArcGIS
- Knowledge of Phase I, II, III Environmental Site Assessments with an emphasis on contaminated sites
- Comfortable in both an office and field environment, as assignment priorities may change Valid driver’s license is required for business travel
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Environmental Compliance Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of environmental compliance specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for environmental compliance specialist
- Work with corporate air quality compliance department to establish systems for continuous compliance with all applicable air quality regulations across company assets
- Manage corporate tracking program for air quality compliance related to state permits (TX and CO), federal regulations, and air emission events
- Develop air quality compliance protocols related to permitting and federal standards that includes but is not limited to monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, and reporting
- Effectively communicate with field and corporate operations personnel on the air quality compliance requirements subject to their facilities and assist with field implementation of compliance programs and procedures across all assets
- Maintain and build relationships with field operations and regulatory agencies
- Develop and maintain air quality compliance assistance and monitoring tools for environmental and operations personnel
- Build and maintain strong relationships with representatives from RCC Environmental committees, retail counterparts, stewardship agencies, and different government bodies in order to enhance information gathering and lobbying efforts
- Complete remittance and ad-hoc audit requests with different agencies
- Responsible for process documentation, maintenance and communication to all cross-functional teams that are impacted by Stewardship programs
- Ensure stewardship processes are maintained in an effective, proactive manner and that all key stakeholders are kept up-to-date of all changes in a timely fashion
Qualifications for environmental compliance specialist
- Demonstrated experience to support marketing and help sell project work is a plus
- ASP or CSP
- Applies environmental regulatory knowledge and experience to develop effective strategies and solutions to the current and future technical and regulatory issues facing the Company
- Monitors state and federal regulatory developments (proposed and promulgated rule making, notices, ), trends (regulatory and intra‑company), and assess impacts of applicable regulatory requirements
- Acts as the expert in areas of environmental management
- Develops, implements and manages compliance tools and/or remediation strategies