Staff Level Compliance Specialist

SWCA Environmental Consultants has an immediate opening for a Staff-Level Compliance Specialist 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 a dynamic individual who is 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 and project management experience are also encouraged to apply since SWCA has those needs as well.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

• 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 compliance and reclamation inspections for construction related activities 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.
• For Assistant Staff Compliance Specialist and Staff Compliance Specialist, responsibilities include:
• Supervise a small crew while conducting environmental fieldwork.
• Independently assigning and directing the activities of others on behalf of SWCA, often in remote areas without immediate guidance from senior managers, to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks and being held accountable if crew members under your supervision are not performing their activities correctly, productively, and safely.
• Serving as a conduit of communication between employees and senior managers, including communicating issues to relevant senior managers.
• Receiving and resolving complaints from employees in the field.
• Monitoring team productivity and offering timely performance guidance, including determining when correction action is needed and delivering appropriate feedback.

REQUIRED

• 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/UTVs.
• 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 70%- 90% of your time.

PREFERRED

• 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.

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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 the following hourly rates: Compliance Technician: $21.00/hour- $26.50/hour; Assistant Staff Compliance Specialist: $23.00/hour- $29.50/hour; Staff Compliance Specialist: $26.00/hour- $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 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. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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