Environmental Compliance Specialist

Exciting opportunity for a Environmental Compliance Specialist to work for an established company during the construction of utility-scale solar and operating facilities in southern California. 

Contract Duration: 6 months

Required Skills & Experience

• The successful candidate will have a BA/BS in a science-related field and 4+ years of relevant experience in environmental compliance or related fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong user of analytical and reporting tools.
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for renewable energy and environmental protection.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable; eager to take initiative and contribute.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and take ownership of projects and assignments.
• Must be comfortable taking initiative, asking questions, and speaking up.
• Familiarity with Federal and State environmental regulations, such as the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, NEPA, CEQA, Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in overseeing environmental compliance during construction projects.

What You'll Be Doing

The Environmental Compliance Specialist will primarily be responsible for ensuring compliance with biological permits, conducting site inspections, and supporting environmental regulatory reporting.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensure compliance with all biological permits and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize the use of company resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate or perform site inspections as mandated by facility permits and procedures.
• Manage and oversee biological consultants as needed.
• Promote safety and environmental programs, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Prepare, review, and submit environmental regulatory reports to local, state, and federal agencies.
• Engage in continuous improvement planning and implementation within your area of responsibility.
• Identify and proactively resolve potential issues.
• Create various documents, including reports, memos, graphs, charts, and tables.
• Develop and implement company-specific programs and procedures.
• Provide site-specific training and support related to biological compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Attend meetings and calls as required.
• Travel to company construction or operating facilities as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.