Environmental Specialist II, III, IV

Williams-Sonoma; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma is seeking an Environmental Specialist IV to lead and mentor the environmental program in Houston. The role involves developing policies, managing compliance, and guiding teams through regulatory processes to ensure safe and sustainable operations.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of environmental experience and a Bachelor's degree, with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years environmental experience for Specialist II; 4+ years for Specialist III; 8+ years for Specialist IV.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and provide guidance on environmental policies, processes, compliance programs, and environmental management practices.
• Assess environmental risks and support corrective actions and regulatory documentation.
• Prepare and submit environmental permits and other regulatory authorizations with internal coordination.
• Support or lead environmental projects including planning, cost estimating, and reporting.
• Prepare compliance reports, environmental plans, inventories, and related documentation.
• Research and interpret environmental regulations and provide guidance and training.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental policy

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Williams, we're powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

Responsibilities/Expectations

• Develop, maintain, and provide guidance on environmental policies, processes, compliance programs, and environmental management practices.
• Assess environmental risks, recommend corrective actions, and support implementation of approved solutions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation.
• Prepare and submit environmental permits, renewals, approvals, variances, and other regulatory authorizations, coordinating with internal stakeholders as needed.
• Support or lead environmental projects, including planning, scheduling, cost estimating, impact assessments, execution, and reporting.
• Prepare compliance reports, certifications, environmental plans, inventories, and other supporting documentation.
• Research and interpret federal, state, and local environmental regulations and provide technical guidance and training to company personnel.
• Perform or support environmental compliance audits, due diligence investigations, remediation activities, and improvements to environmental systems and practices related to air, water, waste, and remediation management.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide less experienced personnel at the Environmental Specialist IV level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Environmental Specialist II, III, and IV: Bachelor's degree.

Experience

• Environmental Specialist II: Minimum of two (2) years of environmental experience.
• Environmental Specialist III: Minimum of four (4) years of environmental experience.
• Environmental Specialist IV: Minimum of eight (8) years of environmental experience.
• Preferred experience with environmental permitting, compliance auditing, and regulatory reporting.
• Preferred knowledge of air quality, water quality, waste management, remediation, or related environmental programs.
• Preferred experience working with federal, state, or local regulatory agencies.

Other Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to safety as a core value.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and standard PC software.

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Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.