Regulatory Environmental Scientist – Water Resources

United Water Conservation District; Oxnard (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

United Water Conservation District in Oxnard, CA seeks an Environmental Scientist/Regulatory Affairs Specialist to provide regulatory compliance expertise guiding complex water resources projects.

You will lead CEQA/NEPA, ESA and Clean Water Act processes, advise staff and management, and coordinate with agencies to ensure sound science and environmental stewardship while managing contracts and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an environmental-related field (e.g., biology, environmental studies).
• Experience with CEQA and NEPA planning processes; familiarity with state and federal environmental permitting.
• 4–6 years of experience with environmental, regulatory, and permitting matters relevant to water resource facilities.

Responsabilités

• Provide technical expertise during project planning and development; prepare project-specific regulatory documentation.
• Advise staff and management on regulatory and technical matters to ensure compliance and sound science guiding decisions.
• Represent the District on regulatory and permitting matters to agencies and organizations; build effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Guide CEQA/NEPA processes and other environmental permitting efforts (e.g., CWA 404/401, ESA, CESA, FERC) for water projects.
• Perform administrative tasks: budgets, contracts, grant management, and compliance reporting.
• May supervise or direct other staff in the Environmental Services Department.

Connaissances

Regulatory compliance

Environmental laws

Project management

Technical writing

Communication skills

GIS proficiency

Data analysis

Team leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in environmental field

Master's degree desirable

Outils

GIS

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Description du poste

United Water Conservation District in Oxnard, CA seeks an Environmental Scientist/Regulatory Affairs Specialist to provide regulatory compliance expertise guiding complex water resources projects.

You will lead CEQA/NEPA, ESA and Clean Water Act processes, advise staff and management, and coordinate with agencies to ensure sound science and environmental stewardship while managing contracts and budgets.