Senior Environmental Compliance Manager
Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overseeing implementation of complex environmental compliance projects with stringent permit requirements, specifically related to biological, cultural, and water resources (e.g., California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System, Coastal Act, others)
- Providing oversight and management of environmental compliance on transmission, distribution, and other infrastructure projects for California utility, renewable, transportation, and water infrastructure clients, including coordination with developers, construction contractors and responsible regulatory agencies
- Establishment of internal environmental compliance standards, including contract-specific compliance programs, safety, technical field teams, reporting, and communication protocols
- Managing and completing moderate to large-sized environmental projects ($1M - $10M+) in a largely unsupervised manner
- Coordinating and tracking of assignments, scopes, schedules, and deliverables within parameters of job timeframes and budgets
- Serving as Rincon’s primary project point of contact for the client, contractors, and regulatory agencies
- Technical direction to staff and subcontractors
- Performing various business development functions, focused on leading proposal preparation and assisting in company outreach/marketing and business development efforts within area of specialization
- Development of cost and schedule estimates
- Supporting business operations including contract management, recruiting, and staff development
This Job Might Be For You If You Have The Following:
- Minimum of 6+ years of progressive and successful environmental consulting experience in the following three areas (Technical Work, Project Management, and Business Development)
- BS or MS in Biology, Environmental Science, or equivalent from an accredited university or college
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Regulatory compliance oversight and monitoring
- Resource assessments (CEQA/NEPA)
- Regulatory permitting and compliance
- Restoration planning, habitat management, mitigation monitoring
- Large-scale utility/energy/transportation/water projects
- Experience with fostering positive relationships with staff, clients, contractors, agencies, and subconsultants
- Success mentoring and supervising employees
- A solutions-oriented/risk management frame of mind
- Excellent organizational, schedule, and budget management skills
- Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.
The base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000-$150,000, plus benefits and bonus. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, providing our valued employees with many benefits to enhance their well-being and financial security. Our health benefits include a range of options such as HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Health Savings Account choices, ensuring you have the flexibility to select the plan that best suits your needs.
Additionally, you can enjoy peace of mind with employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, as well as dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We prioritize your well-being by offering three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, and paid holidays, ensuring you have ample time off to rejuvenate. Planning for your future is made easier through our 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and bonus opportunities.
Beyond the essentials, Rincon recognizes the importance of personal and professional growth, that's why we provide opportunities for professional development and mentoring. Our commitment extends to the community through Volunteer Pay for a Day, reinforcing the values of social responsibility. Moreover, we go the extra mile with additional perks like Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and much more. Check out more details on our Rincon Consultants webpage here!
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