Environmental Specialist IV - WMBJP00002734

Environmental Compliance Specialist IV

Job description This role manages environmental compliance for fast-paced Power Innovation projects through development, construction, commissioning, and operational handoff. The position translates permit conditions and environmental commitments into actionable compliance requirements; develops project-specific compliance plans, procedures, and tools; coordinates with engineering, construction, operations, legal, and environmental teams; and verifies that required inspections, monitoring, documentation, reporting, and corrective actions are completed. The role also supports agency coordination, contractor compliance, field issue resolution, and the transition of environmental obligations to operating assets. Senior specialists lead compliance strategy, complex issue resolution, and agency engagement, while mid-level specialists support plan development, field execution, documentation, and tracking.

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations

• Develops, maintains, improves, and provides guidance on environmental compliance processes, procedures, plans, and tools
• Interprets permit conditions, regulatory requirements, and environmental commitments and converts them into clear project and contractor compliance obligations
• Coordinates environmental compliance planning, scheduling, and cost estimating, including inspections, monitoring, reporting, training, and recordkeeping
• Works with project teams, contractors, consultants, and field personnel to verify compliance performance, resolve issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Leads environmental compliance programs or projects with significant risk and complexity; supports agency coordination, audits, incident response, and operational handoff
• Other duties as assigned

Recent Regulatory Compliance Experience Hands-on experience working in a regulatory environment, specifically in regulatory compliance rather than an inspection-only role.

EI Management Across Projects Ability to manage EIs across multiple projects, track assignments and progress, review reports, manage violations, and follow up on outstanding inspection items until resolution.

Project Coordination and Oversight Demonstrated ability to oversee EI-related activities, coordinate across projects, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of required actions.

SharePoint Proficiency Strong working knowledge of SharePoint for document management, collaboration, and tracking.

Advanced Excel Skills: Ability to work independently with Excel for tracking, reporting, organizing data, and managing project-related information.

Microsoft Teams Proficiency Strong practical knowledge of Teams, including meetings, communication, file sharing, and collaboration.

DO Prioritize candidates with recent, hands-on regulatory compliance experience.

Verify actual EI management responsibilities across multiple projects.

Ask candidates to explain how they review reports, manage violations, and track outstanding inspection items.

Validate SharePoint, Excel, and Teams proficiency through specific questions or practical assessments.

Ask for real examples of regulatory issues handled and actions taken.

Confirm that candidates can clearly articulate their experience and demonstrate the skills listed on their resumes.

Submit only thoroughly vetted candidates who meet the core requirements.

DON'T Don't rely solely on resume alignment or keyword matching.

Don't submit candidates whose experience is primarily inspection-focused without relevant regulatory compliance experience.

Don't consider candidates who have only worked as individual contributors without the required project oversight and EI management capabilities.

Don't assume proficiency in SharePoint, Excel, or Teams based on resume claims alone.

Don't submit candidates who struggle with basic Microsoft Teams functionality or require training on essential tools.

Don't overlook gaps between the experience claimed on a resume and the candidate's actual ability to demonstrate it.

Don't submit candidates who cannot provide clear, specific examples of their relevant experience.

Education/Years of Experience Environmental Specialist III:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum four (4) years’ environmental experience

Education/Years of Experience Environmental Specialist IV:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum eight (8) years of multifaceted environmental experience
• Preferred: Experience developing and implementing environmental compliance programs for major infrastructure or energy projects during construction and operations

Other Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Preferred: Expertise in environmental compliance management, permit-condition tracking, contractor oversight, agency coordination, and stakeholder engagement for complex infrastructure or energy projects

Strong Communication Skills Ability to clearly explain responsibilities, provide specific examples of past experience, and demonstrate technical knowledge during interviews.

Ownership and Accountability Ability to manage activities independently, follow through on outstanding items, and take responsibility for project-related deliverables.