Environmental Compliance Specialist IV

Role Summary
This Environmental Compliance Specialist IV position involves managing environmental compliance activities for dynamic power infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle, including development, construction, commissioning, and operational handoff. The role requires translating permit conditions and environmental commitments into actionable plans, ensuring regulatory adherence, and supporting project teams in maintaining compliance standards. It offers an opportunity to lead complex compliance initiatives and collaborate across multiple departments to uphold environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve environmental compliance processes, procedures, plans, and tools.
• Interpret permit conditions, regulatory requirements, and environmental commitments, converting them into clear compliance obligations for projects and contractors.
• Coordinate environmental compliance planning, scheduling, and cost estimation, including inspections, monitoring, reporting, training, and record management.
• Work closely with project teams, contractors, consultants, and field personnel to verify compliance performance and resolve issues proactively.
• Lead or support environmental compliance programs with significant risks and complexity, ensuring adherence to permit conditions and regulatory standards.
• Support agency coordination, audits, incident investigations, and the transition of environmental responsibilities to operational assets.
• Verify that inspections, monitoring, documentation, reporting, and corrective actions are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Support field issue resolution and develop corrective and preventive actions to address compliance gaps.
• Assist in the development of project-specific compliance plans, procedures, and compliance tools.
• Foster stakeholder engagement and maintain communication with regulatory agencies and project teams to ensure ongoing compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an environmental or related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of diverse environmental experience, including compliance management for energy or infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to develop and implement environmental compliance programs during construction and operational phases.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with safety as a top priority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant PC skills.
• Experience in permit-condition tracking, contractor oversight, agency coordination, and stakeholder engagement for complex projects is preferred.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable project tasks.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Publishing Pay Range: $50.00 - $55.00 hourly

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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