Environmental Compliance Specialist II

Who We Are
Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that helps public and private clients achieve compliance, practicality, and innovation through our project work. Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2021.

As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek's culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. Our work communities are designed to encourage collaboration, sustainability, and connectivity with the surrounding communities.

We invest in our Employees and communities through various initiatives that make Dudek a great place to work! Dudek makes it a priority to DuGood by giving back to the communities in which we live and work, and offer Dudekians the opportunity to take a paid volunteer day each year. Our experts are encouraged to eDUcate school groups about planning, engineering, and preserving the natural and built environments. We promote environmental sustainability through our DuGreen initiative by working to improve our environmental footprint. We also DuWell to educate our associates on their health and wellness. And our Du Something Fun team brings everyone at Dudek together to balance our hard work with exciting activities.

At Dudek, we understand the best problem solving happens when diverse viewpoints and experiences are shared. We recognize that different perspectives, inclusivity, and trust build a stronger culture and add value to our firm. We celebrate our differences and strive to make meaningful progress toward becoming a more diverse company.

About The Job
We are currently seeking a full-time, experienced, and qualified Environmental Compliance Specialist II (4+ years' experience) to join our Colorado-based environmental compliance team. This position will provide comprehensive environmental compliance services to public and private-sector clients throughout the Mountain West Region. This position will work collaboratively with subject matter experts to conduct necessary fieldwork and oversee the preparation of environmental documentation to aide in the permitting and construction process. Deliverables will include critical issues analysis, land use permitting, biological and aquatic assessments, construction compliance reports, and environmental review documentation. This position will also work closely with project managers, clients, and subject matter experts to support permitting and construction compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience with reporting on natural resources in the Mountain West Region and will possess professional skills associated with preparing land use entitlement and environmental documentation to regulatory agencies. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills are essential. This position will be based out of our Denver, Colorado office.

Pay range: $28.00 - $37.00 hourly

Who You Are
To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with freedom and accountability. We value collaborative, resourceful, and independent thinkers. We look for curious, solution-focused people who are able to adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we support your creative approaches to solve problems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

May be involved with all or a selection of the following, individually or as part of a team:

* Preparation and review of environmental documentation and land use entitlement packages requiring regulatory agency submittal.
* Engagement and coordination with multiple stakeholders including permittees, subject matter experts, and construction management personnel.
* Complete field inspections for multiple environmental resources including biology, stormwater, air quality, noise, etc.
* Assist in the preparation of proposals and scopes of work
* Must be willing to travel
* Other duties as needed or required.

Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, land use planning, biology, or related field required.
* 4+ years' experience with environmental consulting, natural resource planning and conservation or related field.
* Basic understanding of NEPA compliance, land use entitlement, waters permitting, and NPDES regulations.
* Ability to travel and conduct field work throughout the country in potentially challenging terrain and/or inclement weather.
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work efficiently and independently are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

* Construction monitoring experience.
* Experience with implementation of Mountain West Region regulations related to the management of resources during construction.
* Experience with land use entitlement on both private and public lands in the Mountain West Region.
* Experience with Mountain West Region regulations related to entitlement for complex infrastructure projects.
* Experience working with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) on field delineations and waters permitting applications including the submittal of preliminary and approved jurisdictional determinations.

Perks of Being a Dudekian

Not only will Dudek provide you with a competitive salary, but we also strive to create an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work-life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from your typical medical, dental, and vision coverage to the opportunity to share in Dudek's success through discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance. We also offer a yearly merit review, an employee stock ownership program, and dog friendly offices! Since we encourage our colleagues to take time off when needed, Dudek also provides a generous vacation package. If you're tired of an overly structured environment and decision-making process to get your job done, Dudek is a place where your ideas are heard and your initiative is rewarded. Speak with your recruiter to learn more about the great perks of being a Dudekian.
Dudek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Protecting the health and safety of our communities is our highest priority. Please note that due to the federal government's recent Executive Order for federal contractors, Dudek has adopted a policy requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exemptions/accommodations based on medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or applicable state laws and regulations. In addition, a number of Dudek's clients have similarly issued requirements that any personnel working on their projects must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.