Northwest Environmental Program Lead

Knife River; Central Point (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River in the Pacific Northwest seeks an experienced Northwest Environmental Manager to lead environmental permitting, compliance, risk management and continuous improvement across mining, processing facilities, concrete plants, and related operations in Oregon and Washington.

This role translates complex regulatory obligations into practical operating requirements, directs agency relationships, scheduling and budgets, and supports leadership with permitting strategy, risk assessment and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, geology, hydrology, natural resources, chemistry, civil engineering, or closely related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional environmental experience including program management, permitting and compliance.
• Experience supporting construction materials, aggregate mining/processing, concrete/asphalt plants, or related industries.
• Knowledge of Oregon/Washington regulatory programs; experience with DEQ, DSL, DNR, and US Army Corps of Engineers.
• Experience with industrial stormwater, process water, petroleum storage/spill prevention, hazardous materials management, and Clean Water Act sections 404/401.
• Experience managing multiple facilities, permits, projects, budgets and deadlines with limited supervision.
• Ability to interpret permits, statutes, rules, technical reports and agency correspondence into practical actions.
• Strong technical writing, verbal communication, negotiation, facilitation, documentation and presentation skills.
• Valid driver's license and regular travel to operating locations/site offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the environmental compliance program for Oregon/Washington operations, development projects, acquisitions, expansions and closures.
• Strengthen program standards, procedures, calendars, inspection protocols, document control and management reporting.
• Maintain consolidated inventories of facilities, permits, commitments, monitoring obligations and deadlines.
• Advise leadership on environmental risk, permitting strategy, project sequencing, agency expectations and business impact.
• Develop annual program plans and budgets; manage consultants, laboratories and contractors.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement new requirements across sites.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Negotiation

Facilitation

Documentation

Presentation skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Professional registration/certification (e.g., PE, PG, CPESC, CHMM, PMP)

Job description

Knife River in the Pacific Northwest seeks an experienced Northwest Environmental Manager to lead environmental permitting, compliance, risk management and continuous improvement across mining, processing facilities, concrete plants, and related operations in Oregon and Washington.

This role translates complex regulatory obligations into practical operating requirements, directs agency relationships, scheduling and budgets, and supports leadership with permitting strategy, risk assessment and