Regulatory Permitting & Compliance Specialist

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Regulatory Permitting & Compliance Specialist to join our Transportation Sector. The regulatory and permitting compliance specialist supports compliance with environmental requirements for the project in active construction areas through review and preparation of environmental compliance reports and documentation; evaluation of the client's 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
  
  

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 Qiualifications:

• 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
  
  

Salary Range: $70,000 to $90,000 per year

Location: Fresno, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire. Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off. We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

Join Cordoba Corporation and be part of shaping California’s future!