Environmental Compliance Specialist, Sr. jobs in Las Vegas, NV

Environmental Compliance Specialist, Sr. conducts required environmental tests, analysis and observations. Evaluates results and makes recommendations as necessary for maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies. Being an Environmental Compliance Specialist, Sr. requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Additionally, Environmental Compliance Specialist, Sr. relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May direct and lead the work of others. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sr Environmental Specialist
  • The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
  • Parker, CA FULL_TIME
  • The Senior Environmental Specialist will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations in Metropolitan Water District’s (MWD) Desert operations area, which includes the Colorado River Aqueduct and associated facilities. This position will report to and require full-time work at MWD’s Desert facilities, including Hinds, Eagle Mountain, Iron Mountain, Gene, and Intake pumping plants, and along the Colorado River Aqueduct and associated electrical transmission line alignments.

     

    The Senior Environmental Specialist will be the Environmental Planning Section point of contact and will oversee all environmental planning work for both operations and maintenance (O&M) activities and capital investment plan (CIP) projects in MWD’s Desert operations area in coordination with Water System Operations managers and staff. The position will be responsible for ensuring compliance and preparing documentation associated with environmental planning laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Fish and Game Code, Clean Water Act, state and federal Endangered Species Acts, and Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

    The candidate hired for this position will serve as a technical expert and have a functional knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and how they may directly or indirectly impact MWD and its operations. Excellent knowledge of and experience with the biological resources of the Mojave and Colorado deserts and all applicable environmental regulations, as well as knowledge of the resources of the southern California desert environment, will be utilized in this position to ensure compliance and minimize existing and potential risks to MWD, the environment, and the public. The position requires strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

    As a Senior Environmental Specialist, the responsibilities and duties of this position will include planning, directing, and conducting environmental planning work activities, including conducting impact assessments and CEQA and permitting analysis, preparing environmental documentation, conducting biological surveys, performing construction monitoring, and conducting environmental awareness training for staff and contractors in support of both CIP projects and O&M activities. In addition, this position will prepare and review environmental specification sections for contractors and review construction drawings in support of CIP projects. This position will prepare and review biological impact assessments and technical reports, conduct environmental inspections, conduct biological surveys to identify plants, wildlife species, and wildlife habitats in the project area, and conduct wildlife and vegetation baseline studies and nesting bird surveys to support the preparation of environmental documents.

    In this role, you will demonstrate your familiarity with desert biological species and working knowledge of southern California desert environments. The position will have oversight of environmental consultants, including management of budget, schedule, and oversight of work products, to ensure that tasks are accomplished. The position will act as a liaison with regulatory agencies and other federal, state, and local agencies and will assist with regulatory permitting, including participating in resource agency negotiations and developing appropriate environmental impact minimization and avoidance strategies and feasible mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.  This position will review and analyze legislation, environmental documents, and environmental regulations that may impact MWD; prepare technical environmental documents; and train and inform MWD employees to ensure that they comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to environmental compliance. Year-round field work in all types of weather, including extreme weather conditions, primarily in remote desert locations, will be required.Schedule: 9/80, Monday through Friday with every other Friday off

    This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

    To view the full job description click here: Sr. Environmental Specialist

    EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Ecology, Planning, or other directly related environmental or social sciences or science field, and 8 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental compliance, including regulatory/legislative liaison within the health and safety or environmental fields.Progressively Responsible Experience is defined as: experience leading environmental planning surveys and document preparation, as well as experience in project management related to compliance with environmental regulations including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act, California Fish and Game Code, Clean Water Act, and federal and state endangered species acts.

    Directly related environmental or social sciences or science field related bachelor’s degree is defined as: Environmental Studies, Geography, Environmental Planning, or other directly related environmental or social sciences degree.

    CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTSLicense(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

     

    CLOSINGBenefits:• Competitive compensation• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System• Tuition reimbursement• Excellent working environment

    For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular Full Time Employee (Represented)

     

    ABOUT MWDThe Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a consortium of 26 cities and water districts that provides drinking water to nearly 19 million people in Southern California. Metropolitan’s mission is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high quality water to meet current and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way. Metropolitan’s facilities include the 242-mile Colorado River Aqueduct, five water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 2.3 billion gallons per day, nine surface water reservoirs, 830 miles of pipeline, and 15 hydroelectric power plants.The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.MWD is a Federal and State EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).

     

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Sr Environmental Specialist
  • The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
  • Parker, CA FULL_TIME
  • Sr Environmental Specialist Job Locations US-CA-Parker Dam Job ID 2023-2523 Posted Date 7 hours ago(1/8/2024 7:48 PM) Application Filing Period January 8, 2024 - February 9, 2024 @4:30 p.m. # of Openi...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Sr. Compliance Manager
  • Affinity Gaming
  • Las Vegas, NV FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARY The Senior Manager of Compliance plays an integral role within the Company and will lead a small team of Compliance Specialists in multiple jurisdictions. The Senior Manager of Compliance will...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Compliance Specialist
  • Swickard Shared Services
  • Las Vegas, NV FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionAs a Compliance Specialist on the Legal Compliance Team, you will assist our F&I Compliance Manager to keep the family of Swickard dealerships compliant with state and federal laws. The pos...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Compliance Specialist
  • Fiv Realty Co.
  • Saint George, UT FULL_TIME
  • The Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring all policies and procedures for FIV Realty Co. offices, state and local real estate licensing rules/regulations are adhered to. Work closely with Age...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Compliance Specialist
  • Nevada HAND Inc
  • Las Vegas, NV FULL_TIME
  • Summary Duties and Responsibilities: The Compliance Specialist has an essential role in ensuring HAND Property Management achieves and maintains the highest standards of affordable housing compliance....
  • 17 Days Ago

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Regional Vice President of Sales
  • Janek Performance Group
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Job Description Job Description Regional Vice President of Sales Remote Benefits: Janek offers paid medical, dental, vis...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Business Development Representative
  • Janek Performance Group
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Job Description Job Description Business Development Representative Remote Benefits: Janek offers paid medical, dental, ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Kitchen Steward - Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel
  • Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management compa...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RESOURCE PLANNING SPECIALIST
  • Intelecox-inc
  • Blue Diamond, NV
  • Job Description Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Conducts research and provides complex and multidi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Health Physicist
  • Department of Defense
  • Nellis Afb, NV
  • Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. This position will su...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Safety Coordinator - Bilingual
  • Poly-West
  • Henderson, NV
  • Job Description Job Description Poly-West, Inc., leading plastics manufacturer, is currently hiring a Safety Coordinator...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Drinking Water Process Engineer
  • Black & Veatch
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • **Drinking Water Process Engineer** Date: Feb 28, 2024 Location: Fort Worth, TX, US US Dallas, TX, US Company: Black & V...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Regional Environmental Manager
  • Walker Lovell
  • Henderson, NV
  • Regional Environmental Manager- West US At my client's mining and minerals processing company, the are seeking a Regiona...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Las Vegas is situated within Clark County in a basin on the floor of the Mojave Desert and is surrounded by mountain ranges on all sides. Much of the landscape is rocky and arid with desert vegetation and wildlife. It can be subjected to torrential flash floods, although much has been done to mitigate the effects of flash floods through improved drainage systems. The peaks surrounding Las Vegas reach elevations of over 10,000 feet (3,000 m), and act as barriers to the strong flow of moisture from the surrounding area. The elevation is approximately 2,030 ft (620 m) above sea level. According t...
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Income Estimation for Environmental Compliance Specialist, Sr. jobs
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