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St. George Tanaq Corporation

Environmental Compliance Specialist

St. George Tanaq Corporation, Augusta, Maine, us, 04338

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Overview

Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (TEL) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to local, state, and federal agencies in 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.

Location & Work Type

Fully Remote | Full-time

Job Description

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 support Tanaq’s environmental projects by maintaining adherence to these requirements. The 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. This is a remote work role that can be based anywhere in the United States and requires an estimated 25–40% annual travel within the United States, depending on project requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare plans, permit applications, and reports for various environmental compliance areas, such as 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, 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).

Strong understanding of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, including solid waste definitions, hazardous waste listings/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 a consistently high level of 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 to visit job sites, attend client meetings, and/or attend professional or technical conferences, typically 25–40% annually (dependent upon project requirements).

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.

This 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 of the job.

Performance of repetitive bending & stooping, standing/walking, power gripping/squeezing, operation of vehicles, and lifting less than 25–50 pounds may occur up to 50% of the workday in the field.

Occasional repetitive fine hand movements and lifting 50–75 pounds may occur 10–25% of the workday in the field.

Rarely (less than 10% of the workday in the field) may be required to climb stairs, use portable ladders, work in an environment of heavy, moving, dangerous equipment, and work in confined spaces.

Position may require wearing associated personal protective equipment, including safety glasses/goggles, gloves, safety shoes/boots, hard hats/h safety helmets, hearing protection, and respirator.

Must be able to work in a hybrid remote work arrangement with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and while working on a computer.

Who We Are

Tanaq Environmental, LLC. 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 USACE, USAF, USN, other DoD agencies, EPA, BIA, and USFS. TEL is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an 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.

For disability accommodations, please email accommodation@tanaq.com. 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. 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 involving AI should contact us prior to their interview at accommodation@tanaq.com.

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