What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Compliance & Office Support Specialist position at EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC?
About Us
At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Early Career Environmental Compliance and Office Support Specialist to join our team in Lincoln, Nebraska. This position has a dual focus, combining environmental compliance with general office support responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with environmental compliance inspections and reporting, a working knowledge of environmental regulations and permits, and the ability to support day-to-day office support activities.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with project managers and technical staff while supporting a variety of client projects throughout Nebraska and the surrounding region.
After 1 year of service, this role would shift to become 100 percent environmental compliance.
Responsibilities
Environmental Compliance & Field Support
Drug Screen Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.
Pay Range
$50,000—$60,000 USD
The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.
Why Join EA?
At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.
What We Provide
EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:
If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the EA Talent Acquisition Office at recruitment@eaest.com. For TTY users, dial 711.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
EA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
Recruiting Agency Disclaimer
Recruiting agencies should not contact EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc., PBC directly with unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by a recruiting agency to EA via this website or email will be deemed the sole property of EA, and EA will not be responsible for any fee associated with such unsolicited resume.
At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Early Career Environmental Compliance and Office Support Specialist to join our team in Lincoln, Nebraska. This position has a dual focus, combining environmental compliance with general office support responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with environmental compliance inspections and reporting, a working knowledge of environmental regulations and permits, and the ability to support day-to-day office support activities.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with project managers and technical staff while supporting a variety of client projects throughout Nebraska and the surrounding region.
After 1 year of service, this role would shift to become 100 percent environmental compliance.
Responsibilities
Environmental Compliance & Field Support
- Conduct environmental compliance site inspections and sampling at client sites throughout Nebraska and the broader region.
- Collaborate with managers and technical staff to complete regulatory compliance inspections and assessments.
- Collect, organize, and analyze field data to support compliance activities.
- Prepare updates and assist with the development of environmental plans, including:
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
- Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans
- Assist in the preparation and completion of regulatory reports, including:
- Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs)
- NPDES reports
- RCRA and EPCRA/Tier II reports
- Air quality compliance reports
- Support the preparation of permit applications and other environmental compliance documentation.
- Perform routine administrative and office support tasks.
- Assist project managers and staff with procurement-related activities.
- Support general office operations to ensure efficient project delivery.
- Bachelor’s degree in an environmental-related field desired, but not required (e.g., Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, or similar).
- Experience conducting environmental compliance inspections and sampling.
- Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting programs (e.g., NPDES, RCRA, EPCRA, air quality).
- Experience with office administrative or general business support activities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently in the field and collaboratively in an office environment.
Drug Screen Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.
Pay Range
$50,000—$60,000 USD
The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.
Why Join EA?
At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.
What We Provide
EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:
- 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Competitive Salary
- Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Generous paid-time-off policy
- Paid volunteer time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee wellness program
If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the EA Talent Acquisition Office at recruitment@eaest.com. For TTY users, dial 711.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
EA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
Recruiting Agency Disclaimer
Recruiting agencies should not contact EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc., PBC directly with unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by a recruiting agency to EA via this website or email will be deemed the sole property of EA, and EA will not be responsible for any fee associated with such unsolicited resume.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000