Environmental Specialist

Position Details

• Position Type: Remote
• Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pacific Time (PT)
• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree minimum
• Equipment: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) via secure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Role Overview

We are seeking detail-oriented professionals to join an environmental compliance team. This role is fully remote and focused on desktop-based project review, permitting strategy, and regulatory compliance. Success requires strong communication skills, practical field knowledge, and the ability to navigate environmental "gray areas" with confidence.

Core Responsibilities

Permitting & Regulations

• Lead permitting strategy and assess project impacts.
• Review and quality-assure deliverables for compliance.
• Apply knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, including:
  • Fish and Wildlife permitting requirements
  • Clean Water Act Section 401 (water quality certifications)
  • Section 404 (Army Corps of Engineers, wetlands/waterways)

Communication & Alignment

• Collaborate closely with team members via Microsoft Teams.
• Navigate subjective regulatory interpretations with clarity and alignment.

Mapping & Site Review

• Use ArcGIS Online, Google Earth, and Bing Maps for desktop mapping.
• Perform basic navigation of mapping layers to review sites.

Preferred Background

• Familiarity with wetlands, waterways, and natural resources in California or similar regions.
• Prior field delineation or biological survey experience (wetland delineations, site surveys).
• Practical permitting and field knowledge are valued over purely academic research.

Skills & Tools

• Basic GIS navigation (no advanced database or technical GIS work required).
• Strong regulatory knowledge and ability to interpret environmental laws.
• Clear, professional communication skills for team collaboration.