Independent Environmental Compliance Field Specialist

Pinnacle Recruitment; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Recruitment Services is seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Specialist to support our client's environmental compliance programs across multiple operational sites throughout California. The role is contract-focused with the intention of transitioning to a long-term position.

The position emphasizes environmental compliance rather than occupational safety and involves field inspections, regulatory reporting, and travel within California.

Qualifications

• Recent professional experience in environmental compliance is required.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities with limited supervision.
• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience considered.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Experience reviewing environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting environmental inspections or audits.
• Familiarity with programs such as CERS, CUPA, hazardous materials/waste management, SPCC, stormwater, air quality, and/or water quality compliance.
• Experience preparing environmental reports or regulatory documentation.
• Experience interacting with environmental regulatory agencies is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct environmental compliance inspections and audits at sites.
• Review and interpret environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
• Support programs for air quality, hazardous materials, hazardous/waste, water quality, stormwater, and spill prevention.
• Identify compliance concerns and assist with corrective actions.
• Own assigned compliance activities and meet deadlines.
• Prepare and maintain environmental compliance records, permits, plans, and docs.
• Assist with permit applications, regulatory reports, and agency submissions.
• Track regulatory requirements, reporting deadlines, inspections, and obligations.
• Support hazardous materials inventories and waste management reporting.
• Maintain organized regulatory files.
• Support incident response, documentation, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain environmental procedures and compliance programs.
• Provide guidance and training to field personnel.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and regulators.

Skills

Independent work

Ownership of responsibilities

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Management / Engineering

Tools

CERS

CUPA

SPCC

Stormwater compliance

Air quality compliance

Job description

Pinnacle Recruitment Services is seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Specialist to support our client's environmental compliance programs across multiple operational sites throughout California. The role is contract-focused with the intention of transitioning to a long-term position.

The position emphasizes environmental compliance rather than occupational safety and involves field inspections, regulatory reporting, and travel within California.