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About the opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) is one of the largest environmental compliance firms in the country and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.
Our Houston, TX office seeks an Assistant Staff Compliance Specialist. The candidate chosen to fill this position will assist in compliance efforts for preconstruction planning, construction, and postconstruction operations and maintenance, primarily for the oil and gas market. The position will be responsible for assisting a team of environmental professionals in helping our clients maintain environmental compliance with Federal, State, County and Local permit conditions and reporting requirements on both small and large scale construction projects. The person in this position will work closely with contractors, clients, resource monitors, environmental inspection staff and agency representatives to ensure compliance with permit requirements and mitigation plans. We seek a self-motivated individual who can work independently and collaborate with local leadership to further develop the program.
This is a regular (with benefits), full-time, hourly position based in Houston, Texas. This position is expected to be remote/work from home, with the possibility of 1 -2 project site visits yearly. The position pays overtime when more than 40 hours per week are worked on client projects.
Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.
Our Vision (the North Star): Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.
Core Values: We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all of our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture.
Purpose: Our company's purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.
What you will accomplish
Gather and track data required for regulatory compliance.
Assist in serving as the regulatory/permit compliance liaison between agencies and clients.
Communicate effectively and proactively with diverse project stakeholders, including regulatory agents, field crews, trade workers, and third parties regarding project status, schedules, and compliance issues.
Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.
Work requires the coordination and performance of multiple tasks while understanding the project requirements and technical skills required for assignments.
Produces/completes various work assignments requiring advanced analytical ability, independent judgment, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Can work flexible hours, with a sense of urgency to meet unexpected compliance items.
Completes individual tasks of low to medium complexity or duration with supervision
Executes inspection coordination tasks for due diligence, construction, as-builts, or reclamation activities
Complies with developed permit plan and conditions
Performs QA/QC of own work/data with minimal revisions
Completes small to medium reporting tasks
Troubleshoots routine problems with oversight
Applies basic knowledge of environmental resources and construction procedures to job from prepared reports/surveys
Experience and qualifications for success
Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, engineering, or related discipline preferred
At least one year of relevant field and industry experience in environmental compliance, potentially including serving as an environmental inspector, preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat, required.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting laws and processes, preferred.
Experience participating in audits according to local, state, and federal regulations, preferred.
Experience in compliance inspection on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) projects, preferred.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.
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SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges on all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.
An employee in this Houston ,Texas-based position can expect a rate of $25.12/hour to $32.21/hour.
Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive benefits package (https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits-wellness/), forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.
At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.
SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.
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EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
