Senior Regulatory Specialist – ACES

ASRC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FEHB health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

EAP

Supplemental insurance options

Tuition reimbursement

ASPIRE Academy

Job summary

ASRC Energy Services, LLC seeks a Senior Regulatory Specialist to lead environmental permitting and agency coordination for complex Alaska projects, focusing on mining developments and related infrastructure. You will develop permitting strategies, manage schedules, and align engineering with regulatory inputs.

The role requires working with senior technical staff, mentoring juniors, and traveling within Alaska as needed to meet commitments and client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, engineering, geology, or a related field.
• Eight years of relevant experience in environmental permitting, regulatory affairs, or environmental consulting.
• Experience permitting mining projects preferred, with related infrastructure and multiple agencies.
• Ability to develop permitting strategies and translate technical information into regulatory submissions.
• Knowledge of Alaska and federal environmental and land use permitting processes.
• Ability to coordinate with engineering teams and identify permitting gaps and risks.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills for briefings and meetings.
• Ability to work autonomously and travel within Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting strategy and execution for large, complex projects, especially mining developments and related facilities.
• Develop permit inventories, requirements matrices, engagement plans, and schedules; identify dependencies and critical-path approvals.
• Manage permit applications, analyses, agency responses, and compliance documentation; align inputs with project design and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate environmental review and NEPA documentation with federal, state, and local authorities.
• Engage with Alaska state and federal agencies.
• Serve as primary regulatory contact for clients; lead meetings and communicate options and risks.
• Work with senior staff, engineers, and subcontractors on regulatory deliverables; manage scope and budgets.
• Support zero-incident safety culture and operational commitments.

Skills

Regulatory strategy development

Permitting

Mining project experience

Agency coordination

Technical writing

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, engineering, geology, or related field

Job description

ABOUT ASRC ENERGY: WINNER OF THE BEST PLACE TO WORK BY ALASKA BUSINESS MAGAZINE IN 2023, 2024 & 2025

ASRC Energy Services, LLC is part of the Alaska Native corporation, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) family of companies. ASRC is a private, for-profit corporation that is owned by and represents the business interests of its approximately 14,000 Iñupiaq shareholders. As the largest Alaskan-owned company employing over 15,000 people worldwide, ASRC and its subsidiaries are poised for the next era of growth with continued dedication to providing maximum benefit to our shareholders.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work by Alaska Business Magazine in 2023, 2024, and 2025, a Most Loved Workplace by Best Practices Institute, and a Best Company to Work For in Alaska by MSN Money, 24/7 Wall St., and Zippia. We’ve also earned multiple ConocoPhillips Supplier Recognition Awards for Focus on Execution.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Regulatory Specialist leads environmental permitting and agency coordination for complex Alaska projects, with a strong emphasis on mining developments and associated infrastructure. This client-facing role develops permitting strategies, identifies approval pathways and risks, manages applications and schedules, and aligns engineering and environmental input. It requires sound judgment and comfort working directly with senior and executive-level technical specialists. The specialist may also mentor staff and review work products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead permitting strategy and execution for large, complex projects, particularly mining developments and related facilities and infrastructure
• Develop permit inventories, requirements matrices, agency engagement plans, and schedules; identify dependencies and critical-path approvals
• Manage permit applications, supporting analyses, agency responses, and compliance documentation; align technical inputs with project design and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate environmental review and consultation processes, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation and applicable federal, state, and local authorizations
• Engage with State of Alaska and Federal agencies
• Serve as a primary regulatory contact for clients; lead meetings, explain permitting options and risks, and track commitments
• Work independently with senior and executive-level subject matter experts, engineers, environmental specialists, and subcontractors
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, and quality of regulatory deliverables
• Support ACES’ zero-incident safety culture

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, engineering, geology, or a related field
• At least eight years of relevant professional experience in environmental permitting, regulatory affairs, or environmental consulting
• Experience permitting mining projects is strongly preferred, especially projects involving related infrastructure and multiple agencies
• Demonstrated ability to develop permitting strategies, manage complex permit packages, and translate technical project information into clear regulatory submissions
• Working knowledge of Alaska state and federal environmental and land use permitting processes, including agency consultation and environmental review
• Ability to coordinate with engineering teams as designs change and identify permitting gaps and risks
• Strong writing, analytical, problem-solving, and professional communication skills, including the ability to brief clients and facilitate agency meetings
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize competing deadlines, and take ownership of client-facing work while collaborating across disciplines
• Willingness to travel within Alaska for site visits and project or agency meetings as needed

TOTAL REWARDS

• We provide comprehensive medical coverage through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan (FEHB), as well as dental and vision insurance.
• Employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) program with a company match of up to 4% and immediate vesting after just two pay periods.
• To further support employees and their households, we offer access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), along with a wide range of supplemental insurance options including voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), pet insurance, legal services, identity theft protection, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and critical illness coverage.
• We are also committed to professional development by providing tuition reimbursement opportunities and internal learning resources through our ASPIRE Academy.

WHY WORK WITH US

At ASRC Energy, people come first. We collaborate, value every contribution, and invest in the success of our employees, families, and communities. If you’re looking for meaningful work with a company that values safety, integrity, and growth, start your career with ASRC Energy and ASPIRE with us.

Absolute Integrity: We do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do.

Safety: Safety is our foundation — we bring it everywhere we go.

People First: We take care of our people, and our people will take care of the business.

Iñupiat Heritage: We believe in “one crew, one journey” and honor the values of our founders as we develop the future.

Resilient Family: We encourage the right balance and cultivate strong relationships with our clients and colleagues.

Exceptional Service Quality: We deliver excellence by focusing on client needs and continuously improving our performance.

WORKING ON THE NORTH SLOPE

While working on the North Slope of Alaska, your lodging and food will be provided to you. All camps provide warm meals and options to grab a quick lunch or snack from the spike rooms. Rooms vary from single status to shared rooms where your roommate may work the opposite shift. Wi‑Fi and Internet is free and available within the camp. Services vary depending upon where you are staying; however, most facilities offer housekeeping, self‑serve laundry, commissary, mail, gyms, TV/Theater Room, etc. Each facility will have its own accommodation and policies that will be reviewed upon on‑site orientation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment requirements outlined below are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. A post‑offer, pre‑hire Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) will be conducted to ensure an employee’s ability to safely meet job standards. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Candidates must be able to comply with the ASRC Energy Driving Records and Motor Vehicle Use Policy, successfully pass a pre‑employment drug test which may include both urinalysis and hair testing, and meet the physical requirements of working in a remote location under arctic conditions. In addition, candidates will be required to pass a Fit‑for‑Duty Exam, complete a background check, and obtain and maintain an access badge for the work location. The availability of this position is contingent upon the Company’s continued operational needs once training is completed.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the ASRC Energy Human Resources Team at (907) 334‑1688.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT

We comply with the terms of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act (VEVRAA). All decisions pertaining to employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment advertising, recruitment selection, layoff, terminations, training, compensation, benefits, and educational assistance will be executed without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, medical condition, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, or any other basis or characteristics prohibited by applicable law.

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NOTE TO ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES

It is recommended that all current employees inform their managers when they apply for new positions as leadership will be notified of current employees applying for posted positions.