Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist

Description

Salary range is $78K to $170K with a midpoint of $118K. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including :

• Health Benefits : We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans : 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off : Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave : 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card : All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices : We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE :

Under general direction, performs a variety of senior professional level environmental compliance and planning functions and analysis in assigned functional areas, manages and ensures environmental compliance for Sound Transit projects related to project development, design, construction and operations; ensures compliance with all federal, state and local environmental regulations, local critical areas ordinances and other related regulations; Maintains effective working relationships with other agencies and Sound Transit partners including the Washington Department of Ecology, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the US Army Corps of Engineers and local jurisdictions. Provides strategic advice and support to agency staff and Construction Management teams on environmental compliance issues; manages the environmental permitting processes and coordinates directly with permitting authorities; and ensures compliance and implementation of environmental mitigation measures and permit commitments by other departments and third parties. Mentors and advises environmental staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering, Science, Biology or closely related field. Five years of experience in area of assignment which may include, but is not limited to environmental compliance during operations, environmental due diligence, environmental compliance during construction, and natural resource permitting and identification, preferably in the transit industry and / or in public sector agencies; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications :

Preferred Licenses or Certifications :

Required Knowledge and Skills :

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

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