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St. George Tanaq Corporation

Environmental Compliance Specialist

St. George Tanaq Corporation, Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 82007

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Environmental Compliance Specialist



St. George Tanaq Corporation

Fully Remote

Full‑time

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.

About The Role The Environmental Compliance Specialist provides multi‑media environmental support and assessment of facility operations for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permits, and plans. The role focuses on projects with federal contracts, requiring a strong understanding of laws such as CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, and NEPA, and 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 position is remote and requires 25–40% annual travel within the United States.

Responsibilities

Prepare plans, permit applications, and reports for various environmental compliance areas, including the Clean Water Act, NPDES/Stormwater, SPCC/Oil Pollution Act, storage tank management, RCRA, EPCRA, solid waste, air quality, and wastewater programs.

Provide multimedia environmental support and assessment of facility operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, permits, and plans, including on‑site assistance as needed.

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.

Requirements 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, maintaining 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 clear and satisfactory driving record.

Must be able to obtain clearance to access military bases and other federal government installations to perform job duties.

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 25–40% annually within the United States.

Physically able, with or without accommodation, to work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain and variable conditions (heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals, moisture, dryness, and vibration).

Requires walking long distances, climbing ladders, carrying equipment, bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching.

May require repetitive bending & stooping, standing/walking, power gripping/squeezing, vehicle operation, lifting 25–75 pounds, arms above shoulder level, keyboard/mouse operations, and occasional fine hand movements.

May require wearing personal protective equipment (safety glasses, gloves, shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, respirator).

Must be able to work in a hybrid remote work arrangement with prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.

Who We Are Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (TEL) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to government agencies and private clients in hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste restoration and military munitions response program support. Primary governmental clients include the US Army Corps of Engineers, US Air Force, US Navy, other DoD agencies, EPA, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and US Forest Service.

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.

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. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during phone, in‑person and virtual interviews is not allowed. Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation that may involve AI are required to contact us prior to their interview at accommodation@tanaq.com.

Application Information To apply, visit the St. George Tanaq Corporation website and locate the Environmental Compliance Specialist position.

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