Field Environmental Compliance Specialist

Penske • Sacramento, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: Due to continued organizational growth and increasing regulatory complexity, the Environmental Compliance Specialist plays a critical role in supporting Penske’s commitment to operating in an environmentally responsible manner and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This position provides consistent, on-the-ground environmental compliance support to field operations and maintenance teams, ensuring corporate environmental programs are implemented effectively and consistently across all applicable operations. This role supports all Penske operational lines, including leasing, logistics, repair, retail, and customer on-site operations. The Environmental Compliance Specialist serves as a primary environmental resource for operations leadership and maintenance staff, supporting regulatory inspections, regulated waste and materials management, storage tank compliance, vendor coordination, training, documentation, and continuous improvement of corporate environmental programs. The position actively collaborates with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies in support of inspections, corrective actions, and ongoing compliance obligations. This position reports to the Environmental Compliance Manager within the Corporate Environmental Services Department. The role is based in Northern California and is responsible for a defined regional geography. Frequent travel to Penske operational locations is required; a company service vehicle is provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Occupational/Industrial Hygiene, Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an environmental compliance role with demonstrated knowledge of California environmental regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental regulatory programs, including hazardous waste, hazardous materials, storage tanks, stormwater and wastewater, air compliance, inspections, corrective actions, and closure processes.
• Advanced understanding of federal EPA and California-specific regulations, with the ability to apply regulatory knowledge in operational environments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with operations teams, vendors, and regulators.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with environmental or EHS data management systems preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 70% of work time.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred qualifications include professional certifications such as CHMM, PE, PG, REM, or REP
• multi-site operational experience
• bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine site visits to assigned locations to assess environmental compliance, perform audits, provide on-site guidance and awareness training, and initiate corrective actions in coordination with service and operations leadership.
• Support completion of annual Environmental Self-Reviews and manage corrective actions resulting from internal reviews or regulatory inspections.
• Attend and support environmental inspections conducted by regulatory agencies, including CUPA and other applicable state and local programs.
• Coordinate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure corrective actions are completed accurately and within required regulatory timeframes.
• Assist with administration and execution of environmental training programs, including monitoring completion rates and assessing training effectiveness during field visits.
• Support implementation of new or evolving operational processes, including site startups or closures, mobile maintenance operations, and customer on-site shops.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and consultants to support compliance activities and environmental remediation efforts.
• Provide field support for environmental projects requiring on-site involvement, including storage tank removals, stormwater, wastewater, air compliance, spills, and environmental assessments.
• Perform additional environmental projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Penske offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of associates and their families.
• Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

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