St. George Tanaq Corporation
Environmental Compliance Specialist
St. George Tanaq Corporation, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Overview
Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (TEL) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to local, state, and federal agencies in the areas of hazardous & toxic waste restoration and military munitions site management. TEL is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Alaskan native community and shareholders.
Job Details - Fully Remote - Full-time - Estimated travel: 25-40% annually within the United States
About The Role Tanaq Environmental is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist responsible for providing multi‑media environmental support and assessment of facility operations for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permits, and plans. The specialist will also support Tanaq's environmental projects by maintaining adherence to these requirements. This role focuses on projects with federal contracts, requiring a strong understanding of relevant laws such as CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, and NEPA, as well as specific agency requirements (e.g., EPA, USACE). Responsibilities include developing and implementing compliance plans, conducting site inspections, preparing reports, and interacting with regulatory agencies. The role is remote and may be based anywhere in the United States.
Responsibilities
Prepare plans, permit applications, and reports for various environmental compliance areas, including Clean Water Act (Sections 401, 402, 404), NPDES/Stormwater, SPCC/Oil Pollution Act, storage tank management programs, RCRA, EPCRA, solid waste, Air Quality, and wastewater programs.
Provide multi‑media environmental support and assessment of facility operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, permits, and plans.
Identify potential compliance issues and offer recommendations for corrective actions in technical reports and through oral communication.
Deliver additional client support by providing training on various environmental compliance topics, in‑person or online, as directed by the project manager.
Required Experience and Skills
Minimum 3‑5 years of experience in multi‑media environmental compliance consulting.
Working knowledge of environmental regulations and standards (e.g., Clean Water Act, 40 CFR 112 - Oil Pollution Prevention/SPCC, NPDES/Stormwater, EPCRA, etc.).
Strong understanding of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, including solid waste definitions, hazardous waste listing/characteristics, and EPA waste determination requirements.
Ability to perform accurate waste profiling using analytical data, SDS review, and process knowledge.
Experience in environmental management systems and ISO 14001 standards is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail.
Organizational skills and ability to plan and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to execute multiple assignments at various locations, providing consistently high quality and accuracy.
Professional demeanor with a positive, solution‑seeking attitude and personal responsibility.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Must be able to obtain clearance to access military bases and other federal government installations.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Education and Training
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences or an Engineering discipline.
Physical Requirements
Must be able and willing to travel to visit job sites, attend client meetings, and/or attend professional or technical conferences, typically 25% to 40% annually.
Physically able, with or without accommodation, to work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain and variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals, moisture, dryness, and vibration.
Position requires the ability to perform physical activities associated with field work, including walking long distances, climbing ladders, and carrying equipment. Bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching are essential functions.
May require frequent performance of repetitive bending & stooping, standing/walking, power gripping/squeezing, operation of vehicles, and lifting less than 25-50 pounds. Often performing work with arms above shoulder level, keyboard/mouse operations. Occasionally performing repetitive fine hand movements and lifting 50-75 pounds. Rarely climbing stairs, using portable ladders, working in an environment of heavy, moving, dangerous equipment, and working in confined spaces.
Position may require wearing personal protective equipment, including safety glasses/goggles, gloves, safety shoes/boots, hard hats/safety helmets, hearing protection, and respirator.
Must be able to work in a hybrid remote arrangement with prolonged periods sitting at a desk and while working on a computer.
Who We Are Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (TEL) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to government agencies and private clients in the areas of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) restoration and Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) support. Primary governmental clients include the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Air Force (USAF), US Navy (USN), other Department of Defense agencies, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and the US Forest Service (USFS). TEL is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Alaskan native community and shareholders.
Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination Tanaq Environmental, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug‑free Workplace Act of 1988 and E‑Verify.
Accommodation Requests If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Notice on Candidate AI Usage Tanaq is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive interview process for all candidates based on their experience, skills, and education. To ensure the integrity of the interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during phone, in‑person, and virtual interviews is not allowed. However, candidates who require a reasonable accommodation that may involve AI are required to contact us prior to their interview at accommodation@tanaq.com.
More Opportunities To view more job opportunities with us and apply, please visit: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3778270
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Job Details - Fully Remote - Full-time - Estimated travel: 25-40% annually within the United States
About The Role Tanaq Environmental is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist responsible for providing multi‑media environmental support and assessment of facility operations for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permits, and plans. The specialist will also support Tanaq's environmental projects by maintaining adherence to these requirements. This role focuses on projects with federal contracts, requiring a strong understanding of relevant laws such as CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, and NEPA, as well as specific agency requirements (e.g., EPA, USACE). Responsibilities include developing and implementing compliance plans, conducting site inspections, preparing reports, and interacting with regulatory agencies. The role is remote and may be based anywhere in the United States.
Responsibilities
Prepare plans, permit applications, and reports for various environmental compliance areas, including Clean Water Act (Sections 401, 402, 404), NPDES/Stormwater, SPCC/Oil Pollution Act, storage tank management programs, RCRA, EPCRA, solid waste, Air Quality, and wastewater programs.
Provide multi‑media environmental support and assessment of facility operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, permits, and plans.
Identify potential compliance issues and offer recommendations for corrective actions in technical reports and through oral communication.
Deliver additional client support by providing training on various environmental compliance topics, in‑person or online, as directed by the project manager.
Required Experience and Skills
Minimum 3‑5 years of experience in multi‑media environmental compliance consulting.
Working knowledge of environmental regulations and standards (e.g., Clean Water Act, 40 CFR 112 - Oil Pollution Prevention/SPCC, NPDES/Stormwater, EPCRA, etc.).
Strong understanding of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, including solid waste definitions, hazardous waste listing/characteristics, and EPA waste determination requirements.
Ability to perform accurate waste profiling using analytical data, SDS review, and process knowledge.
Experience in environmental management systems and ISO 14001 standards is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail.
Organizational skills and ability to plan and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to execute multiple assignments at various locations, providing consistently high quality and accuracy.
Professional demeanor with a positive, solution‑seeking attitude and personal responsibility.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Must be able to obtain clearance to access military bases and other federal government installations.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Education and Training
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences or an Engineering discipline.
Physical Requirements
Must be able and willing to travel to visit job sites, attend client meetings, and/or attend professional or technical conferences, typically 25% to 40% annually.
Physically able, with or without accommodation, to work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain and variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals, moisture, dryness, and vibration.
Position requires the ability to perform physical activities associated with field work, including walking long distances, climbing ladders, and carrying equipment. Bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching are essential functions.
May require frequent performance of repetitive bending & stooping, standing/walking, power gripping/squeezing, operation of vehicles, and lifting less than 25-50 pounds. Often performing work with arms above shoulder level, keyboard/mouse operations. Occasionally performing repetitive fine hand movements and lifting 50-75 pounds. Rarely climbing stairs, using portable ladders, working in an environment of heavy, moving, dangerous equipment, and working in confined spaces.
Position may require wearing personal protective equipment, including safety glasses/goggles, gloves, safety shoes/boots, hard hats/safety helmets, hearing protection, and respirator.
Must be able to work in a hybrid remote arrangement with prolonged periods sitting at a desk and while working on a computer.
Who We Are Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (TEL) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to government agencies and private clients in the areas of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) restoration and Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) support. Primary governmental clients include the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Air Force (USAF), US Navy (USN), other Department of Defense agencies, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and the US Forest Service (USFS). TEL is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Alaskan native community and shareholders.
Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination Tanaq Environmental, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug‑free Workplace Act of 1988 and E‑Verify.
Accommodation Requests If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Notice on Candidate AI Usage Tanaq is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive interview process for all candidates based on their experience, skills, and education. To ensure the integrity of the interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during phone, in‑person, and virtual interviews is not allowed. However, candidates who require a reasonable accommodation that may involve AI are required to contact us prior to their interview at accommodation@tanaq.com.
More Opportunities To view more job opportunities with us and apply, please visit: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3778270
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