Lead Environmental Compliance Coordinator

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Environmental Compliance Coordinator in our Morristown, Somerset, Marlton, NJ or Exton, PA offices.  Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Provides high level technical assistance and guidance for the collection, identification, compiling, and analysis of observational and spatial data concerning a variety of biological, physical, and earth sciences.  Provides support and guidance for multi-site/phase environmental work and environmental permitting projects.  Develops processes and infrastructure relating to water supply, air emission, pollution control, cultural impact, and preserving the quality of the environment by identifying, controlling, and preventing disruption to environmental systems and species caused by human activity.  Ensures that documentation and recommendations accurately describe the results of analyses and addresses environmental impact and long-term ecological risks.  Assists project leadership with environmental impact assessment, corrective/mitigation strategy development, permitting, and/or restoration activities.  Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Your Impact

• Provide oversight of environmental compliance for construction project locations across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
• Review field reports, contractor submittals, restoration plans, and applicable state permit documentation.
• Coordinate with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), conservation districts, and local agencies.
• Maintain compliance logs, issue trackers, and permit-condition matrices for both PA and NJ work scopes.
• Support construction sequencing for project locations and evaluating seasonal/environmental work constraints.
• Provide interpretation of regulatory requirements and environmental commitments to field teams.
   

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field.
• 7 to 10 years of experience working as an environmental scientist and completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and impact assessments, and/or construction monitoring.
• Specific background and expertise should consist of strong environmental science / ecology skills with specific ecosystem, habitat, and/or applicable species.
• Expertise and experience with State and Federal protection regulations, guidelines, and consulting processes pertaining to the specific environmental science position.
• Experience in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM guidelines and industry standards. 
• Established experience coordinating with clients, regulatory permitting and resource agencies, and environmental technical staff required.
• Demonstrated experience leading and reviewing environmental science technical reports, environmental impact evaluations, siting reports, and environmental permit applications and licensing, including field surveys and reporting, and resource and impact evaluations (e.g. commercial, renewable energy, infrastructure, etc.)
• Well-developed expertise with conducting NEPA / CEQA / other analysis and preparation of associated documentation.
• Highly capable self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training