Environmental Compliance Specialist

EnSafe; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EnSafe is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to join our team in Bowling Green, KY. The role focuses on evaluating facility compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, developing and revising environmental programs, and supporting client reporting needs.

The successful candidate will conduct inspections, perform regulatory research, and contribute to EPCRA, air emissions, and hazardous waste activities while traveling regionally.

Qualifications

• BS in Environmental, Biology, Chemistry, or Equivalent Sciences.
• Prefer 3 years’ experience in EHS consulting (including internships).
• Strong organizational and time management skills while working on multiple projects for multiple clients.
• HAZWOPER 40 hr. is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Regular travel to client locations (local and regional) with occasional travel nationally.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Commitment to uphold EnSafe standards of quality and safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and diversified environment.

Responsibilities

• Performing environmental inspections at client facilities
• Development and revision of various EPA and/or OSHA regulatory written programs (SPCC, stormwater plans, groundwater protection plans, waste minimization plans, etc.)
• Completing annual EPCRA reports (e.g., Tier 2, Form R) and other reporting (NetDMR, EPA CDX system, etc.)
• Performing air emission calculations and reporting
• Regulatory research
• Performing regulatory training at client facilities
• EHS sample collection, monitoring, and reporting (soil sampling, hazardous waste characterization sampling, stormwater sampling, wastewater sampling, industrial hygiene monitoring)
• Subcontractor oversight and management of field health and safety

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / Biology / Chemistry

Job description

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we’d like to talk with you about growing with us.

EnSafe is looking for an Environmental Compliance Specialist to work from our office in Bowling Green, KY.

EnSafe Inc. is an employee-owned, global professional services firm. We strive to provide innovative, creative solutions for our clients. EnSafe specializes in custom solutions in Environmental Management and Planning, Civil Design Engineering, Environmental Restoration, Natural & Water Resources, Health & Safety, and Technology with offices operating within the US.

EnSafe’s Environmental Compliance specialists participate in evaluating the compliance status of industrial facilities, assisting them in applying for and complying with various environmental permits, and helping facilities identify and comply with other environmental obligations. EnSafe is committed to providing pragmatic, cost-effective strategies for maintaining compliance, minimizing liabilities, and improving environmental performance.

Duties/Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

The Successful Candidate Will Have The Ability To Navigate Local, State, And Federal Regulations Combined With The Ability To Prepare Labor/material Estimates And Proposals. Areas Of Business Include

• Performing environmental inspections at client facilities
• Development and revision of various EPA and/or OSHA regulatory written programs (SPCC, stormwater plans, groundwater protection plans, waste minimization plans, etc.)
• Completing annual EPCRA reports (e.g., Tier 2, Form R) and other reporting (NetDMR, EPA CDX system, etc.)
• Performing air emission calculations and reporting
• Regulatory research
• Performing regulatory training at client facilities
• EHS sample collection, monitoring, and reporting (soil sampling, hazardous waste characterization sampling, stormwater sampling, wastewater sampling, industrial hygiene monitoring)
• Subcontractor oversight and management of field health and safety

Skills/Experience

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• BS in Environmental, Biology, Chemistry, or Equivalent Sciences
• Prefer 3 years’ experience in EHS consulting (including internships)
• Strong organizational and time management skills while working on multiple projects for multiple clients. Candidates must be meticulous and exhibit good listening and note-taking skills.
• HAZWOPER 40 hr. is preferred.
• Regular travel to client locations (local and regional) with occasional travel nationally. Some travel will be overnight and may be for extended periods. Candidates must be willing and able to work independently with little to no oversight in select circumstances.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Commitment to uphold EnSafe standards of quality and safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and diversified environment.

Why Join EnSafe?

• Employee-Owned Advantage EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
• Purpose‑Driven Work EnSafe’s mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility.
• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that “safety is part of everything we do.”
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path. Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment.
• Challenging, Creative Work Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.

About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.

Check us out on the web at www.ensafe.com

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