Job Description

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.

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Staff Professional, Environmental Compliance

Kleinfelder is looking for the right person to join our Environmental Compliance practice in southern California. This position will be based out of our downtown Los Angeles office. This is an exciting and challenging position that requires exceptional verbal and written communication skills and a highly organized and responsive candidate, capable of working in a diverse team environment and handling multiple tasks with competing priorities.

Expectations include:

• Responsible for the execution of multi-media environmental compliance tasks in California on commercial, industrial and construction projects, including air quality permitting and compliance, storm water management, aboveground tank compliance, hazardous materials assessments.


• Must be able to work independently as an integral team member, using knowledge of industry and/or professional guidelines and protocols to accomplish goals and objectives and solve problems of diverse scope.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical/Task Management

• Ensure Industrial and Construction Storm Water and other NPDES permit compliance, Wastewater permit compliance, Spill Prevention Control / Countermeasure Plans, Hazardous Materials Business Plans, Air Quality Permits/ Plans/ Reports, Compliance Audits, Tank Documentation, and other supporting technical studies.


• Provide technical expertise on multiple tasks simultaneously within scope/schedule/budget


• Work with the project manager to ensure quality is achieved on project deliverables.


• May also perform site assessment and remediation tasks as necessary to support local client base.

Client/Business Development

• Working with a senior mentor, help to identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take an active role in the development of new business with new and existing clients. Help to develop and expand client relationships in area of technical expertise that generate repeat business.


• Through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development, help to capitalize on existing client relationships to expand market share in the local market, while serving national/global clients as necessary.

EXPERIENCE & ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3-6 years of related compliance experience.


• Minimum of 2 years of consulting project management experience with multi-disciplinary environmental compliance projects and proven responsibility with scope / schedule / budget.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulatory agency laws, regulations, and permitting requirements.


• Experience in the following:




• Wastewater permit applications, monitoring, and reporting


• NPDES (municipal MS4, construction, industrial, groundwater dewatering, other), SWPPP, SUSMP, TMDLs, water resource management plans, Caltrans WPCM,


• Drinking water regulations


• Hazardous waste management, permit by rule


• EPCRA Reports / Tier II / HMBP / CERS


• Air quality permit applications and reporting, Title V, SCAQMD and CARB rules and regulations

• Aboveground /underground storage tanks compliance and SPCC plan development

• Compliance auditing


• Designated UST Operator (DO) certification is desirable.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other related field. Advanced degree(s) preferred.


• California State QISP, QSP/QSD, ToR, WPCM, and/or CPP certifications preferred.


• Advanced computer skills with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.


• Professional License is not required, but preferred. Ability to obtain professional registration in California (e.g., PE) a plus.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Strong customer service emphasis and solution-oriented delivery.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Understanding of project risk management.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines.


• High attention to detail.


• Good judgment and sound decision-making skills.


• Willingness to provide career and technical mentorship.


• Staying current with relevant regulations and technology.


• Experience in providing leadership to diverse project teams on high-pressure, high-visibility projects.

• This position is performed in an office and field environment.


• Candidate must pass a medical surveillance that includes drug screening.


• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.


• Up to 20% of time may be dedicated to field activities in varying environmental conditions including inclement weather.


• Some night and weekend work may be required for this position.


• May periodically require travel and stays outside of the greater Los Angeles area.


• Personal vehicle use for travel to / from project site is expected.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that throughdiversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: 53 ,000-88,000

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.