Environmental Regulatory Compliance Specialist

VESTRA Resources, Inc. is looking for a committed, innovative individual that enjoys environmental regulatory and technical challenges, has a desire to solve problems, and likes to think outside of the box to join our environmental and engineering services team as a Regulatory Compliance Specialist. This person will assist with or manage projects associated with permitting and compliance, active/abandoned mine compliance, stormwater management, and other environmental compliance issues for public and private sector clients. Projects include a mix of office and fieldwork responsibilities. Fieldwork tasks include, but are not limited to, field data collection; ability to locate positions and plot locations in difficult steep terrain; familiarity with global positioning systems (GPS) electronic data recorders; determination of ordinary high-water mark, wetland delineation; documenting activities onsite and directing subcontractors. Office tasks include, but are not limited to, client and agency communication, data reduction, computing and statistical techniques, and coordinating logistics for field efforts.Primary Responsibilities include: Assist with or manage permitting and compliance projectsProvide 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 successMeet project objectives for deliverables, schedule and budget Perform some business development activitiesSchedule/location of position:This is a full-time, 40 hours/week, benefited position. This position will require occasional overtime. If you are asked to work beyond 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, we provide overtime compensation in accordance with state and federal law. This is an in-person position that will report to our office location in Redding, California, with some travel required for field assignments. Travel for project sites and tasks for this position are generally within 3 hours of VESTRA's office location and same day assignments; occasional overnight travel may occur. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this role.Qualifications include:B.S. degree in environmental science, hydrology, geology, biology, agricultural science, forestry, chemistry, engineering or related technical field required.M.S. and ability to obtain professional licenses preferred.Minimum of two (2) years environmental consulting or closely related industry required.Any combination of equivalent education and experience will be consideredExperience 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), andFederal regulatory framework including CERCLA, CWA (including NPDES and ACOE subsections), and RCRA.Experience with industrial or construction stormwater.Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP) Certification.Strong personal references demonstrating ability and commitment as a team player and skill in handling interpersonal relationshipsRequires excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skillsSelf-motivated, strong initiative and work ethic, positive and energetic attitudeKnowledge 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.VESTRA develops environmental engineering and permitting solutions that are reliable, innovative, and provide the results that satisfy our clients' individual needs, while meeting the technical regulation framework. Creative, logical thinking and client focus is applied to every project. VESTRA is located in Northern California, an area ideal for the outdoor enthusiast. The surrounding area offers year-round recreational activities such as boating, skiing, hiking, bicycling, hunting, and fishing. Our community offers excellent schools, affordable housing, and access to cultural events. VESTRA is an equal-opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. VESTRA intends to employ the best available persons in every position. VESTRA is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations.VESTRA offers competitive pay and benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, LTD), 401k match, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, opportunities for training and professional growth, and a pet friendly office. The pay summary for this type of position is $66,560 - $90,000 annually, and will be assigned based on the candidates' qualifications and experience applicable to the position. Classification and salary may be higher based upon applicable qualifications and experience, graduate and post graduate studies, or professional licensing, and other business and market factors. For more information about VESTRA, visit our website for more information at https://www.vestra.com. For cost-of-living information in Shasta County visit the Shasta Economic Development Corporation website at https://www.shastaedc.org/quality-of-life/#cost-of-living.Qualified candidates please complete the first stage of the application, send letter of interest, resume, and transcripts to Human Resources via this job ad. Since this position will require driving, all applicants who are given a conditional offer, will be required to submit a current/valid unrestricted driver's license, a satisfactory driver record, and provide personal proof of insurance to demonstrate insurability, prior to employment, and be approved as a driver through the Company's Automobile Insurance carrier.All applicants will be required to have a drug and alcohol test, in conformance with all applicable federal and state laws, prior to employment but only after a conditional offer of hire has been extended from the Company. Drug and alcohol testing must be completed, and a passing result received by the Company prior to beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.All applicants whose positions will involve field work will be required to complete a pre-employment physical, in conformance with all applicable federal and state laws, prior to employment but only after a conditional offer of hire has been extended from the Company. The pre-employment physical examination is designed solely to determine the applicant's physical ability to perform the duties of the position being offered to them. The pre-employment physical must be completed, and a passing result received by the Company prior to beginning work. Refusal to submit to a pre-employment physical will result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

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