Environmental Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Vestra•Redding, CA

4d•$66,560 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VESTRA Resources, Inc. is seeking a committed and innovative individual to join their environmental and engineering services team as a Regulatory Compliance Specialist. This role involves assisting with or managing projects related to permitting, compliance, mine compliance, stormwater management, and other environmental issues for both public and private sector clients. The position offers a mix of office and fieldwork responsibilities, including data collection, GPS use, wetland delineation, client and agency communication, data analysis, and logistical coordination. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver with a desire to think outside the box and tackle environmental regulatory and technical challenges.

Requirements

B.S. degree in environmental science, hydrology, geology, biology, agricultural science, forestry, chemistry, engineering or related technical field required.
Minimum of two (2) years environmental consulting or closely related industry required.
Experience preparing project deliverables, managing projects schedules and budgets, and communications with clients.
Experience with and demonstrated interest in the California and Federal regulatory compliance framework, including: California Titles 14, 23, 26 and 27 and related guidelines for water-related site cleanup and remediation regulations compliance issues in the state (RWQCB and DTSC), Waste classification and disposal regulations (RWQCB and DTSC), Environmental review (CEQA and NEPA), CDFW requirements, Mining/abandoned mine regulations (SMARA/DMR and RWQCB), and Federal regulatory framework including CERCLA, CWA (including NPDES and ACOE subsections), and RCRA.
Experience with industrial or construction stormwater.
Strong personal references demonstrating ability and commitment as a team player and skill in handling interpersonal relationships
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills
Self-motivated, strong initiative and work ethic, positive and energetic attitude
Knowledge and experience with Windows, Internet Browsers, MS Office Suite, including Word Excel, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Must be physically and mentally capable of working in a wide range of physical and environmental conditions (e.g. off trail rugged hiking, remote locations). This position may include individual/solo field assignments.
Ability to lift and move approximately 50 lbs., work in the field, interpret maps and use GPS, operate a 4-wheel drive truck and ATV, and operate and calibrate field measurement equipment.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

M.S. and ability to obtain professional licenses preferred.
Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP) Certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with or manage permitting and compliance projects
Provide a high level of technical competency
Work both independently and with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team
Prepare timely, clear, well-written project deliverables
Interact and communicate with clients and agencies to ensure client satisfaction and project success
Meet project objectives for deliverables, schedule and budget
Perform some business development activities