Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist (Field Based)

ERM is hiring an Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist to support client projects in Anchorage, Alaska with ability to work remotely. In this critical role, you will ensure environmental compliance with applicable regulations and existing company standards and contribute to an environment where employee health and safety is preserved. This is a part-time (25 hours a week on average), fixed-term position for a duration of 12 months.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with lands work such as, land acquisition, land ownership research, easement negotiations, identifying official land descriptions, developing Land Entry packages, recorded easement research, recording easements, providing guidance to team members, etc.
• Assist with Environmental compliance and permitting work
• Compliance with corporate health and safety policies.
• Remain engaged with team and assigned projects. Expected to complete work requests in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5 years minimum experience in land acquisition.
• Strong Land expertise and land works experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory processes, permitting, and the National Environmental Policy Act is not mandatory, but preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and data management software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.
• Physical demands required for the successful performance of this job could include standing and/or walking during variable weather conditions.
• Familiar with Alaska regulations.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!