Environmental Compliance Specialist III
Environmental Compliance Specialist III
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15-08-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 85000 - 115000
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
15-08-2025
Job Description
Location(s): Oakland
Practice/Department:Compliance
Internal Title:Environmental Compliance Specialist III
Work Environment: Hybrid
Compensation:$85000-$115000 annually*
Dudeks journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern Californias water and wastewater agencies.
Today we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations and weve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.
Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues such as the transition to renewable energy infrastructure hardening and repair environmental protection and community resilience.
Learn more about our award-winning culture the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.
Who You Are
As an employee-owner you embrace accountability working safely and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.Like all Dudekians you are curious and solution-oriented with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.
How Youll Make an Impact
Were looking for an Environmental Compliance Specialist III to join our Oakland office to provide technical expertise project management and regulatory guidance. This position involves leading complex compliance assessments managing tasks mentoring junior staff and serving as a key point of contact for regulatory compliance efforts. The specialist will work on multi-disciplinary projects ensuring adherence to environmental laws permitting requirements and best management practices.Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the development and submission of environmental permits impact assessments and compliance reports.
- Perform detailed regulatory research and analysis to ensure project adherence to federal state and local environmental laws (e.g. NEPA CEQA CWA CAA RCRA).
- Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies addressing compliance-related concerns and permit conditions.
- Develop and implement compliance strategies and mitigation measures for complex projects.
- Oversee and conduct environmental field assessments audits and compliance monitoring.
- Interpret and analyze environmental monitoring data identifying trends and potential compliance risks.
- Ensure the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) related to stormwater hazardous materials air quality and erosion control.
- Prepare and review comprehensive compliance reports impact assessments and mitigation plans.
- Ensure proper documentation record-keeping and regulatory reporting for environmental compliance activities.
- Provide quality control and technical oversight for compliance-related documents prepared by junior staff.
- Serve as a task manager or phase manager for complex compliance-related tasks coordinating multidisciplinary team contributions.
- Communicate with clients regulatory agencies and project teams to provide compliance solutions and resolve potential issues.
- Support public meetings regulatory negotiations and stakeholder engagements related to environmental compliance.
- Develop and implement innovative tools templates and workflows to improve environmental compliance tracking and reporting.
- Identify and propose strategies to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness of compliance services.
- Contribute to internal training programs and best practice initiatives for environmental compliance.
- Continue expanding expertise in environmental compliance regulations permitting and industry trends.
- Actively participate in professional organizations (e.g. AEP NAEP SWANA) including attending conferences presenting research or taking on leadership roles.
- Mentor and train junior staff and interns providing technical guidance and career development support.
Minimum Qualifications
- 6 years of experience in environmental compliance regulatory assessments or permitting.
- Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Natural Resource Management or a related life sciences field required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations permitting processes and compliance strategies.
- Ability to lead and perform complex field assessments data analysis and compliance monitoring.
- Advanced technical writing proficiency for regulatory reports and environmental documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with GIS or environmental modeling tools is a plus.
- Strong leadership problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
Compensation:$85000-$115000 annually*
- *Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individuals related experience education certifications skills and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.
Working Conditions
Environment
- This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones printers etc.
- This job requires occasional site visits based outdoors which can include excessive noise uneven walking surfaces extreme weather and moving vehicles and equipment.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:- Working on a computer sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
- Employees must be capable of bending squatting climbing ladders and lifting up to 35 lbs. unassisted; 50lbs in a team lift (two or more employees).
- This job requires attending meetings both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with government agency representatives members of the public and others. Speaking hearing and listening are required.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.
Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudeks operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment hiring training promotion transfer compensation benefits discipline layoff recall and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudeks commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.
Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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