Environmental Compliance Specialist (Field Based)

ERM; Elko (NV); Hybrid; USD 110,519,000 - 139,344,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid work

Job summary

ERM is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support a Nevada mining operation. The role oversees Water and Lands programs, ensuring regulatory adherence and supporting permitting and reporting.

The position is part-time (20-30 hours/week) for 6 weeks, with potential extension. Strong knowledge of WPCPs, NDEP, and BLM requirements, plus excellent communication, are essential. Remote or hybrid work with periodic site coordination is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of environmental compliance experience supporting mining or large industrial operations.
• Demonstrated experience with Nevada mining regulations and permitting requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of Nevada Water Pollution Control Permits (WPCPs).
• Familiarity with NDEP regulations and reporting requirements.
• Experience with BLM regulations and land-use authorizations.
• Experience managing environmental compliance programs, permit obligations, and regulatory reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and administration of site Water and Lands compliance programs.
• Assist with compliance obligations associated with WPCPs and related permit conditions.
• Review, track, and support regulatory reporting requirements to NDEP.
• Coordinate compliance activities related to BLM authorizations, Plans of Operations, and reclamation requirements.
• Conduct compliance reviews and identify potential gaps or corrective actions.
• Support preparation, review, and submittal of permit applications, modifications, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with site operations, environmental personnel, consultants, and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Assist with inspections, audits, and regulatory agency interactions.
• Track permit commitments, monitoring requirements, and compliance deadlines.
• Maintain organized environmental records and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations regarding environmental compliance matters.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Mining regulations

WPCPs

NDEP regulations

BLM regulations

Permitting

Regulatory reporting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related

Job description

ERM is hiring an experienced Environmental Compliance Specialist to provide support for our client a Nevada mining operation. This position will be responsible for overseeing and executing compliance-related activities associated with the site’s Water and Lands programs, ensuring adherence to applicable state and federal regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with site personnel, regulatory agencies, and project teams to maintain compliance, support permitting obligations, and address regulatory reporting requirements. This is a part-time (20-30 hours per week) limited-term role with a duration of 6 weeks, extendable.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation and administration of site Water and Lands compliance programs.
• Assist with compliance obligations associated with Nevada Water Pollution Control Permits (WPCPs) and related permit conditions.
• Review, track, and support regulatory reporting requirements to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP).
• Coordinate compliance activities related to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) authorizations, Plans of Operations, and associated reclamation requirements.
• Conduct compliance reviews and identify potential gaps or areas requiring corrective action.
• Support preparation, review, and submittal of permit applications, modifications, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with site operations, environmental personnel, consultants, and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Assist with inspections, audits, and regulatory agency interactions.
• Track permit commitments, monitoring requirements, and compliance deadlines.
• Maintain organized environmental records and documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations regarding environmental compliance matters affecting site operations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of environmental compliance experience supporting mining or large industrial operations.
• Demonstrated experience with Nevada mining regulations and permitting requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Nevada Water Pollution Control Permits (WPCPs)
  • Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) regulations and reporting requirements
  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regulations and land-use authorizations
  • Reclamation permitting and compliance requirements
• Experience managing environmental compliance programs, permit obligations, and regulatory reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Geology, or a related field.
• Previous experience supporting active mining operations in Nevada.
• Experience working directly with NDEP, BLM, Nevada Division of Water Resources, or other regulatory agencies.
• Familiarity with environmental data management systems and compliance tracking tools.

Work Environment & Travel

• Primarily remote or hybrid work arrangement with periodic coordination with project personnel.
• Occasional travel to a rural Nevada mine site required during the assignment.
• Ability to work independently and integrate quickly into an active project team.

For the Environmental Compliance Specialist** position, theanticipatedannual base pay is$ 38.57-$48.63 (****USD)**. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures(casual and fixed term/flex force employees arenot bonuseligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainabilitychallengesand unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse,equitableand inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our companya great placeto build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class expertssupportsclients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technicalexpertisein addressing their environmental, health, safety,riskand social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advanceobjectiveson the ground or at the executive level.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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