Environmental Compliance Manager

TRC Companies • NY-Clifton Park, NY

16h • $89,274 - $104,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Compliance Manager to join our Permitting, Planning and Licensing team. This successful candidate is passionate about their work, driven by intellectual curiosity, and strives to work collectively to best serve our clients and help create the future of our communities in meaningful and sustainable ways. The Compliance Manager will report to one of the following New York offices: Clifton Park, Liverpool, Ithaca, or West Seneca. They will provide quality oversight of active construction and compliance Projects including managing environmental monitors on site, agency visits, and quality control of reporting. We invest in our employees and desire candidates who can combine high-level technical expertise with commercial acumen and leadership. We focus on recruiting people who possess the flexibility to grow with TRC, in a way that works with your own personal interests, strengths and passion. We understand your career is a journey rather than a destination and along the path you choose, we will strive to provide you with support, structure and opportunities to help you succeed.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, biology, ecology, or related field, and at least 5 years of post-degree experience.
• Experience permitting and/or overseeing construction at projects at federal, state, and local levels.
• Experience with some or all of the following: New York State Article 10, Section 94-c, Article VII (collectively now Article VIII) Part 102, State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Permitting, NYSDEC Resource Programs (e.g., Article 15 and 24), Federal Clean Water Act and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Certificates as required.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply environmental compliance and permitting regulations of applicable regulatory agencies.
• Excellent verbal communication and technical communication skills are mandatory.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude working under aggressive schedules.
• The ability to prepare and review clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondence, and other written materials is also required.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background and motor vehicle records check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous staff management experience is preferred.
• Previous NY EI/AI or construction management experience preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Be able to effectively coordinate field work, interact in the field with clients, agencies, stakeholders and contractors.
• Manage scope, schedule and budget for compliance scopes of work and communicate effectively with clients.
• Perform QA/QC review of field staff reports prior to distribution.
• Provide guidance to TRC field staff and clients regarding compliance issues during compliance filings and/or active construction.
• Represent clients at meetings and field visits with agency staff, as required, including New York State Department of Public Service (DPS), Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), and New York State Agriculture and Markets (NYSAGM).
• Perform Environmental Inspector and/or Agricultural Inspector (EI/AI) field duties as needed to maintain staffing of active construction projects.
• Assist with preparation of proposals for compliance-related opportunities.
• Understand and enforce permitting documents and certificates.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level