Environmental Specialist

This job description is representative. The Environmental Specialist will provide environmental compliance and supporting Wetlands support to regional minining sites in The US.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Wetland Delineation & Assessment: Conduct field surveys to identify and map wetland boundaries, assess hydrology, and determine if activities (e.g., lime storage, transport, or facility expansion) impact wetlands Environmental Compliance: Prepare and submit wetland permits (e.g., Section 404 from the Army Corps of Engineers) and ensure compliance with Clean Water Act and state regulations Mitigation Planning: Design and implement wetland mitigation measures to offset unavoidable impacts, such as creating or restoring wetlands to compensate for losses Habitat Management: Monitor and maintain wetland habitats on or near lime facilities, supporting biodiversity and water quality Regulatory Liaison: Work with state and federal agencies to interpret permitting requirements and ensure lime operations meet environmental standards.Data Collection & Reporting: Maintain records of wetland conditions, mitigation progress, and compliance activities for audits and reporting.Work EnvironmentThese roles are often field-based, requiring travel to lime processing plants, storage sites, or surrounding wetland areas. Work may be outdoors in all weather conditions, and some positions involve remote monitoring or GIS-based mapping Education & SkillsEducation: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, hydrology, or a related field; some roles require advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., wetland delineation certification).Skills: Field surveying, GIS mapping, hydrology, regulatory compliance, data analysis, and knowledge of wetland permitting processes.Experience: Entry-level roles may require on-the-job training; experienced positions often demand 2–5+ years in environmental or conservation workDrive and maintain compliance with environmental operating permits locally; Implement and maintain environmental monitoring and recordkeeping to satisfy compliance requirements focused on wetland delination & assessment, environmental compliance, mitigation planning, habitat managment, and data collection and reportingOther duties may apply including maintaining environmental programs such as air and water compliance, spill prevention and control, waste and materials management, and employee training as requiredProvide regulatory guidance to facility leadership team and personnelWork with company resources to facilitate sustainability reporting, metrics tracking and other current or pending regulatory requirementsMaintain a company presence to fully engage employees, contractor and vendors in the sound environmental management process, expectations and requirementsCorporate and Division Metrics for Sustainability improvements/footprint reductionsDeficiencies in internal EHS auditsJob RequirementsExperience:5 - 8 years of experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environmentBachelor’s degree – Geology, Hydrology, Environmental or Engineering discipline is requiredKnowledge and Abilities:Lead by example and encourage teamwork and effective communicationExperience with programs like Excel, Access requiredAbility to interpret environmental laws and permitsRequired to stay abreast of the changing regulatory landscape