Staff-Level Compliance Specialist

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants has an immediate opening for two Staff-Level Compliance Specialists to support a variety of energy infrastructure related projects in Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming.  SWCA offers a unique work environment and specializes in Oil & Gas, Transmission, Generation and Renewable Energy. We are expanding our team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work.  If you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services, this is a great opportunity for you!

This is a regular (with benefits), full-time, hourly position. Pay rate will be based on individual qualifications and experience. SWCA offers a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including an employee stock ownership retirement plan (ESOP).

Titles available under this job opening include:

• Compliance Technician -- Entry-level
• Assistant Staff Compliance Specialist -- Typically has a few months to one year of relevant industry experience and expertise
• Staff Compliance Specialist -- Typically has up to two years of relevant industry experience and expertise

Candidates with additional compliance technical (e.g., SWPPPs) and project management experience are also encouraged to apply since SWCA has those needs as well.

What you will accomplish

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations for Oil & Gas, Transmission, Generation and Renewable Energy related construction activities.
• Project work may include Federal land management, oil and gas development, transportation, water resources, renewable energy, transmission/pipelines, mining, habitat restoration, wildfire monitoring, and watershed studies.
• Complete routine stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and reclamation inspections for ongoing construction compliance in accordance with approved permits and applicable state and federal regulations across Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming.
• Provide recommendations for installation and maintenance of best management practices (BMPs), erosion control devices (ECDs), and environmental exclusion areas during construction.
• Use topographic maps, GPS units, aerial photographs, and other maps and tools in the field.

Experience and qualifications for success

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a high school diploma (or GED equivalent) required.
• Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather and over rugged terrain.
• Able to drive multiple types of vehicles including trucks, 4x4’s and ATVs.
• Must have a clean driving record and pass a background check.
• Must be able to move heavy objects up to 50 lbs and learn to operate multiple types of equipment.
• Ability for frequent travel will be required for the position, with field work sometimes reaching 90% of your time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in environmental compliance inspection of oil and gas/pipeline, renewable energy, and/or transmission projects.
• Computer skills with demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Familiarity with mapping software such as ArcGIS and GPS devices.
• Excellent communication, multi-tasking, and interpersonal skills with the ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
• Willingness to jump into various types of tasks and learn new things to support our team as needs arise.
• Able to inspect energy infrastructure projects including: oil & gas pipelines, renewable energy facilities and electric utility infrastructure.
• Familiar with soil erosion control and BMP installation and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot routine problems independently.
• Oversee the implementation of the safety plan in the field.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Sheridan, WY - based position can expect a hourly rate of:  Compliance Technician --  $21.00/hour to 26.50/hour;  Assistant Staff Compliance Specialist -- $23.00/hour to $29.50/hour; Staff Compliance Specialist -- $26.00/hour to $33.00/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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