Water & Environmental Compliance Specialist I

County of Sonoma; Santa Rosa (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Telework

Salary Advancement

Paid Time Off

County Health Premium Contributions

Retirement benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Additional Benefits

Student Loan Debt Relief

Job summary

Sonoma Water is seeking an Environmental Specialist I to join our team, focusing on environmental compliance and permitting for water projects. The role involves evaluating environmental impacts, preparing CEQA/NEPA documents, and conducting field surveys to support regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will apply biology, ecology, and hydrology expertise and collaborate with planners, engineers, and contractors to minimize environmental impacts and ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field.
• Experience with environmental compliance, CEQA/NEPA, and permitting is preferred.
• Strong communication and project organization skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CEQA/NEPA studies and permit applications for water projects.
• Conduct field assessments for aquatic and terrestrial resources.
• Support preparation of compliance documents and tracking tools.

Skills

Environmental compliance

CEQA/NEPA knowledge

Field assessments

Permitting experience

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Sonoma Water is seeking an Environmental Specialist I to join our team, focusing on environmental compliance and permitting for water projects. The role involves evaluating environmental impacts, preparing CEQA/NEPA documents, and conducting field surveys to support regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will apply biology, ecology, and hydrology expertise and collaborate with planners, engineers, and contractors to minimize environmental impacts and ensure project success.