Environmental Coordinator II

Michels Corporation•Shelton, WA

About The Position

The Environmental Coordinator II provides environmental support to Michels’ operations, field crews, and critical infrastructure projects. The position serves as the designated Environmental Representative (ER) on a project and is considered Key Personnel, responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental requirements and federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. The coordinator works with the construction team to support proactive environmental field compliance. Duties include reviewing scopes of work, drafting construction permits and compliance plans, collecting and analyzing multi-media samples, conducting environmental observations and audits, and tracking and managing regulatory reporting requirements. This is a full-time role for the duration of a 24-month construction project near Shelton, Washington, with the opportunity to support regional Northwest USA projects after the project is completed. The expected annual base salary range is $91,000–$127,000. Actual pay is determined by skills, experience, education, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Requirements

At least 3 years of environmental compliance or related construction experience.
Knowledge of environmental construction compliance topics and applicable regulations, including storm water best management, process water control, waste storage and disposal, general air compliance, and fuel storage.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong organization, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with different audiences in person and using technology, including PowerPoint and Teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Previous experience advising utility construction teams on environmental compliance issues and negotiating company best interests with customers.
Ability to negotiate compliance issues and act as a liaison for company project management for regulatory visits or issues.
Ability to live near the project location by Shelton, Washington.
Valid driver’s license for the type(s) of vehicles driven and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or associate degree, preferably with an emphasis in environmental studies, natural sciences, engineering, or a related field.
Advanced training or education in an environmental or technical field may be accepted with equivalent years of experience.
Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL), Erosion and Sediment Control Manager (ESCM), or equivalent certification through professional courses.
Advanced Excel expertise.

Responsibilities

Serve as the designated Environmental Representative (ER) and Key Personnel on the project.
Ensure compliance with environmental requirements and federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
Coordinate proactive environmental field compliance with the construction team.
Review scopes of work and draft construction permits and compliance plans.
Collect and analyze multi-media samples.
Perform environmental observations and audits.
Track and manage regulatory reporting requirements.
Advise utility construction teams on environmental compliance issues and negotiate company best interests with customers.
Negotiate compliance issues and act as a liaison for company project management during regulatory visits or issues.
Support regional Northwest USA projects following completion of the 24-month construction project.