Jobs and Careers

Environmental Compliance Specialist II

Sacramento, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Sept 2025

💰 $83,000/yr($75,000/yr – $83,000/yr)

About the role

Location(s): Auburn/Sacramento
Practice/Department: Compliance
Internal Title: Environmental Compliance Specialist II
Work Environment: Office/Remote Hybrid
Compensation: $75,000-$83,000 annually*

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.
Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.
Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.
Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are

As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.
Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.

How You’ll Make an Impact

An Environmental Compliance Specialist II provides technical expertise and support for environmental multidisciplinary projects, including but not limited to environmental and resource management. Under this position, the specialist will aid with regulatory analyses; perform field surveying, monitoring and inspections; prepare compliance and resource documentation; and support project teams to ensure adherence to environmental laws and permitting requirements. An Environmental Compliance Specialist II will have the opportunity to gain experience working under senior staff on more complex projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts detailed research and analysis of environmental regulations, policies, and permitting requirements.
Assists in the development and submission of environmental permits, compliance reports, and impact assessments.
Monitors and supports project teams in meeting federal, state, and local environmental compliance requirements (e.g., the National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA], California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA], Clean Water Act [CWA], Clean Air Act [CAA]). Field Monitoring and Data Collection.
Performs site inspections, audits, and field assessments to ensure environmental compliance.
Oversees data collection and assists in the interpretation of environmental monitoring results.
Supports the implementation and monitoring of best management practices (BMPs) related to erosion control, stormwater management, air quality, and hazardous materials.
Prepares compliance reports, regulatory documentation, and impact mitigation plans.
Ensures proper documentation and record-keeping of environmental compliance activities.
Contributes to environmental audits and risk assessments to identify potential compliance gaps.
Serves as a task manager or phase manager for non-complex compliance-related tasks.
Communicates with project teams, regulatory agencies, and clients to provide compliance guidance.
Coordinate and schedules field teams while acting as daily point person for general site inquiries.
Assists in addressing compliance-related inquiries and resolving potentia