Regulatory and Permitting Compliance Specialist

Keish Environmental Is Hiring: Regulatory and Permitting Compliance Specialist

Keish Environmental is seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Regulatory and Permitting Compliance Specialist. This remote or hybrid position to the Fresno office works alongside our clients, both in government and the private industry, to oversee all aspects of regulatory environmental and stormwater compliance on projects.

About the Role

The regulatory and permitting compliance specialist supports compliance with environmental requirements for high-speed rail (HSR) in active construction areas through review and preparation of environmental compliance reports and documentation; evaluation of HSR environmental documents, permits, and other regulatory approvals; and coordination with relevant functional units to ensure compliance with the Authority’s environmental commitments. The regulatory and permitting compliance specialist works closely with an interdisciplinary environmental compliance team to identify environmental mitigation implementation responsibilities and track mitigation compliance across the program.

What You Bring

Supports oversight and management of compliance with the Authority’s environmental commitments

Assist with construction-phase compliance reporting

Evaluate contractors for conformance to federal, state, and local regulatory standards including, but not limited to:

Conducting inspections of active construction sites

Reviewing document submittals and correspondence

Verifying that the EMMA database is being used correctly

Evaluating completed sites to confirm accuracy of compliance reporting

Assessing and supporting the development of training programs and training records

Evaluate project activities and documentation for compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws and regulations including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Clean Water Act, federal California endangered species acts, and California Fish and Game Code (Section 1600).

Act independently and as part of a multidisciplinary compliance team to ascertain compliance and recommend appropriate action to ensure compliance or return to compliance

Assist with the development of findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to ensure continued compliance and address compliance deficiencies

Provide technical assistance to ensure continued permit compliance and address noncompliance

Coordinate the development of written procedures and reporting

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, biology, or related field and 5-7 years of relevant experience

Experience implementing compliance programs and monitoring environmental compliance on large construction projects

Experience with construction compliance in the field

Familiarity with state and federal environmental laws and regulations (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA], California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA], Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 7 of the federal Endangered Species Act, Section 2081 of the California Endangered Species Act, and Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code)

Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities

Experience working on large, complex environmental compliance programs

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Experience with design-build contracting and construction processes

Experience with linear infrastructure projects

Strong technical reading, writing, and reporting experience

Graduate degree in biology, environmental science, civil/environmental engineering, or related science

This is an exciting opportunity for professionals who want to contribute to one of the largest infrastructure projects in California. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure!

The firm specializes in ensuring regulatory permit conditions, stormwater quality requirements, and environmental document mitigations are implemented in the field to allow smooth construction project delivery. Keish’s practical approach to field oversight and relationships with regulators at the Regional Water Quality Control Board, CA Department of Fish and Wildlife, Corps of Engineers, and NOAA Fisheries helps contractors stay in compliance, and complete work on budget and on schedule. At Keish Environmental, the greatest challenges provide the biggest rewards. Each day, your drive and creative ideas will be providing solutions that help build a better tomorrow. Whether it is the pride that comes with accomplishment, personal growth or making a difference in the world, you will discover true success in a career that brings out the best in you at Keish Environmental. Keish Environmental is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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