Environmental Compliance Specialist

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we’d like to talk with you about growing with us.

We are currently seeking a full-time Environmental Compliance Specialist to work onsite at our Bowling Green, KY. This is an excellent opportunity to join and grow EnSafe, getting involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients across the globe. 

As an Environmental Compliance specialist you will participate in evaluating the compliance status of industrial facilities, assisting them in applying for and complying with various environmental permits, and helping facilities identify and comply with other environmental obligations. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations. 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:

• Conduct environmental compliance inspections and audits at client facilities to evaluate adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop, maintain, and update environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance programs, including SPCC Plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Groundwater Protection Plans, Waste Minimization Plans, and other regulatory documentation.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports and filings, including EPCRA Tier II, Toxic Release Inventory (Form R), NetDMR, EPA CDX submissions, and other required compliance reports.
• Perform air emissions calculations, compliance evaluations, and regulatory reporting.
• Research and interpret environmental regulations and emerging compliance requirements, providing guidance to clients and project teams.
• Deliver environmental, health, and safety training programs at client facilities.
• Conduct environmental sampling, monitoring, and data collection activities, including soil, hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, and industrial hygiene assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, labor and material cost estimates, and client proposals for environmental compliance projects.
• Oversee subcontractors and field activities, ensuring compliance with project requirements and site-specific health and safety protocols.
• Support clients in maintaining compliance with applicable environmental and occupational health and safety regulations while developing practical, business-focused solutions.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• 3 years of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) consulting (including internships).
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance programs, with the ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills, with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects and client priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail, listening, documentation, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment in both office and field environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to client locations throughout the region, with occasional overnight and national travel as project needs require.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment while adapting to changing priorities and project demands.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and client service excellence.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to perform field work and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Skills:

• HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification.

Why Join EnSafe?

• Employee-Owned Advantage
  EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness
  The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
• Purpose‑Driven Work
  EnSafe’s mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility. 
• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service
  Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that “safety is part of everything we do.”
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership
  At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path. Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment. 
• Challenging, Creative Work
  Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.

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About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients.  We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities.  We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards.  We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.

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