Environmental Compliance & Permitting Specialist

Vestra; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

LTD

401k match

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Professional growth opportunities

Pet friendly office

Job summary

VESTRA Resources, Inc. seeks a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to support permitting and compliance projects, including active/abandoned mine compliance and stormwater management. The role blends office tasks with fieldwork and requires effective communication with clients and agencies.

The position is full-time, based in Redding, CA, with some travel. A BS in environmental science or related field is required; MS and licensure preferred, and 2+ years in environmental consulting are expected.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in environmental science or related field required.
• M.S. preferred; licensure encouraged.
• 2+ years environmental consulting or related industry required.
• Equivalent education/experience considered.
• Experience with deliverables, schedules, budgets, and client communications.
• Familiarity with CA and Federal regulatory framework (RWQCB, DTSC, CEQA/NEPA, CERCLA, CWA, RCRA) and related topics.
• Industrial stormwater experience; QISP certification.
• Strong references; team player; excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Physically capable of field work; lifting up to 50 lbs; travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or manage permitting and compliance projects.
• Provide a high level of technical competency.
• Work independently and with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Prepare timely, clear, well-written project deliverables.
• Interact with clients and agencies to ensure satisfaction and project success.
• Meet project objectives for deliverables, schedule and budget.
• Perform some business development activities.

Skills

Field data collection

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor of Science in environmental science

Master of Science (MS)

Tools

GPS devices

MS Office

GIS

Job description

VESTRA Resources, Inc. seeks a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to support permitting and compliance projects, including active/abandoned mine compliance and stormwater management. The role blends office tasks with fieldwork and requires effective communication with clients and agencies.

The position is full-time, based in Redding, CA, with some travel. A BS in environmental science or related field is required; MS and licensure preferred, and 2+ years in environmental consulting are expected.