Environmental Compliance Specialist

Diné Development Corporation•Southport, NC

About The Position

This role provides environmental compliance consultation and management services to ensure adherence to federal, state, regional, and local regulations. It supports environmental management goals and addresses compliance matters involving water, air, solid waste, and NEPA, while helping minimize conflicts between organizational activities and regulatory agencies. The position supports pollution control, prevention, waste disposal, and recycling activities. It prepares pollutant inventories, monitoring programs, and studies to identify and correct environmental deficiencies; coordinates corrective measures; prepares compliance guidance; and studies potential pollution sources and mitigation. The role applies knowledge of local, North Carolina, and federal regulations to coordinate timely permit submissions, license requests, and design reviews. It supports compliance with RCRA, EPCRA, CWA, OPA, NPDES, CAA, NEPA, TSCA, SDWA, and EMS standards, and prepares and evaluates environmental assessments and impact statements for projects and operations. The position reviews construction projects for environmental considerations, initiates NEPA reviews, conducts recurring inspections, assists with audits and inspections, resolves environmental issues, documents program activities for regulatory agencies, and updates federal environmental plans. The role requires travel and extended time in the field, as well as passing background checks to obtain base access and a Common Access Card (CAC). Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation–owned family of companies providing IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services to government agencies and commercial organizations. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities it serves.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in environmental compliance disciplines.
Working knowledge and understanding of other federal, state, and local environmental compliance and permitting requirements.
Dependable and flexible, with ability to travel and spend extended time in the field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, OneDrive, and Outlook.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to pass background checks required to obtain base access and a Common Access Card (CAC).

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications or training: 40-hour HAZWOPER; First Aid and CPR; 30 hours of OSHA General Construction training; DOT HM Shipping; NC DOT Level I Erosion and Sediment Control; and NCSU Stormwater SCM Inspection and Maintenance.

Responsibilities

Review construction projects for environmental considerations.
Initiate NEPA reviews.
Conduct recurring inspections and assist with audits and inspections.
Resolve environmental issues and document program activities for regulatory agencies.
Update federal environmental plans.
Support pollution control, prevention, waste disposal, and recycling activities.
Prepare pollutant inventories, monitoring programs, and studies to identify and correct environmental deficiencies.
Coordinate corrective measures and prepare compliance guidelines.
Study potential pollution sources and mitigation measures.
Coordinate timely permit submissions, license requests, and compliance with design reviews.
Prepare and evaluate environmental assessments and impact statements for projects and operations.