Environmental Permits & Compliance Specialist

Fairbanks North Star, Borough of; Alaska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fairbanks North Star Borough seeks an Environmental Permit Specialist for the Solid Waste Facility. You will manage regulatory requirements including stormwater, air emissions, surface water and groundwater, and support recycling and HHW programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating consultants, overseeing permits, operating leachate recirculation, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, environmental sciences or closely related field.
• Four years of combined field and office experience in permit and environmental requirements.
• Ability to write reports, interpret field tests/data.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Complete, coordinate, and submit environmental permit/regulatory requirements for Solid Waste Facility.
• Coordinate with consultants; review submittals and respond.
• Manage Research Development and Demonstration permit; operate Leachate Recirculation system.
• Oversee automobile recycling program requirements.
• Provide technical support to Household Hazardous Waste Facility operations.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Report writing

Data interpretation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in chemistry/biology/engineering/environmental sciences

Tools

PC proficiency

Job description

The Fairbanks North Star Borough seeks an Environmental Permit Specialist for the Solid Waste Facility. You will manage regulatory requirements including stormwater, air emissions, surface water and groundwater, and support recycling and HHW programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating consultants, overseeing permits, operating leachate recirculation, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.