Environmental Field Specialist I: Compliance & Sampling

4p-Consulting-Inc.; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama Power is seeking an Environmental Specialist I to support compliance, regulatory affairs, field sampling, permitting, and sustainability initiatives.

This role will work with internal teams, regulatory agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders to help maintain compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements while minimizing environmental impacts. The position involves outdoor field work and operating watercraft, with a focus on safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental field.
• 1–5 years of field sampling or environmental compliance experience.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations at federal, state, and local levels.
• Experience operating boats or watercraft.
• Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping.
• Ability to work independently and in teams outside in varied weather.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental sampling, monitoring, compliance, and reporting activities.
• Assist with biological studies, water-quality assessments, and other environmental field work.
• Support environmental permitting and regulatory documentation.
• Review data, identify potential compliance issues, and recommend practical solutions.
• Coordinate with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate field records, sampling documentation, reports, and compliance files.
• Support multiple environmental projects and sustainability initiatives.
• Operate power boats and watercraft for field sampling and monitoring activities.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Fisheries, Ecology, or related field

Job description

Alabama Power is seeking an Environmental Specialist I to support compliance, regulatory affairs, field sampling, permitting, and sustainability initiatives.

This role will work with internal teams, regulatory agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders to help maintain compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements while minimizing environmental impacts. The position involves outdoor field work and operating watercraft, with a focus on safety and quality procedures.