Associate Environmental Specialist — Permitting & Compliance

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA); Stateline (NV); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is seeking an Associate Environmental Specialist to support the Permitting and Compliance Department in the Tahoe Basin.

The role focuses on ensuring on-the-ground implementation of permitted projects complies with TRPA’s Regional Plan and related guidelines. You will conduct inspections, maintain records, and engage with local jurisdictions and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban/regional planning, hydrology, geography, environmental science, natural resources management, or related field.
• Three years of planning/compliance experience; Master’s may substitute for 2 years.
• Knowledge of stormwater quality, non-point source pollution, hydrology, or soils science.
• Experience implementing environmental protection measures on construction projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to interpret and enforce codes with the public.
• ArcGIS experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure construction activities comply with permits issued under the Regional Plan.
• Facilitate meetings with the public, interest groups, and agencies to develop solutions.
• Review plans for consistency with the Regional Plan and assess environmental impacts.
• Collaborate to support Shoreline Plan implementation in the Basin.
• Assist customers at the public service counter and via phone/email.
• Manage projects from scoping to execution and prepare staff reports, maps, and topical documents.
• Represent the agency at public events and meetings as needed.
• Input data into project tracking systems and prepare correspondence.
• Gather and interpret data related to enforcement and education.
• Work with Basin partners to raise awareness of TRPA rules.

Skills

Planning experience

Compliance experience

Public engagement

Code compliance knowledge

Environmental planning

Communication skills

Facilitation techniques

Interagency collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Web CMS

Job description

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is seeking an Associate Environmental Specialist to support the Permitting and Compliance Department in the Tahoe Basin.

The role focuses on ensuring on-the-ground implementation of permitted projects complies with TRPA’s Regional Plan and related guidelines. You will conduct inspections, maintain records, and engage with local jurisdictions and the public.