Environmental Compliance Specialist - Anchor QEA (Job)

Location: Portland, OR

Full-time Position

Closing Date: May 22, 2026

Degree Level(s): BS

Salary Range: $89,610.00 - $100,811.00

Posted: April 22, 2026

Description:

Support our growing industrial compliance practice by helping develop, implement, and review regulatory compliance programs for industrial and port facilities. The position supports air quality compliance (e.g., Clean Air Act [CCA] permitting), wastewater and stormwater compliance (e.g., NPDES permits), waste management compliance (e.g., RCRA regulations), and environmental program development (e.g., training and management systems). ​ The successful candidate will also assist with regulatory interpretation, permitting, and agency interactions.

 

Responsibilities may include:

  • NPDES permit compliance support (wastewater and stormwater), including reviewing/developing SWPPPs/SWPCPs and BMPs, monitoring data review and DMR submittal
  • Pre-treatment permits and wastewater authorizations to city sewer
  • Air quality/CAA compliance evaluations and permitting support (Title V, NSR, PSD, minor source, and NESHAP/MACT), including preparation of air permit applications and permit modifications
  • Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management compliance under RCRA and applicable state regulations, including waste characterization; storage, labeling, and disposal practices; review of manifests/e-manifests; and support for contingency plans, training and reporting

 

You will coordinate closely with project managers and industrial clients and engage with regulatory agencies as needed.  You will serve as a technical lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality environmental documentation and practical compliance strategies.  The role also includes developing project scopes, contributing to proposals, and supporting business development efforts.

 

Responsibilities:

The Environmental Compliance Specialist role involves providing technical and regulatory expertise to help our clients comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. ​ Key responsibilities include conducting environmental compliance audits, regulatory assessments, permitting support, and developing and assessing environmental management programs across air, water, waste, and chemical regulatory areas. ​

Skills/Eligibility:

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

  • Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, minimum of five years of experience in environmental compliance, and strong knowledge of regulations like CAA, CWA, and RCRA.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience with industrial facilities, manufacturing operations, state regulatory programs, and professional certifications. ​
  • Key skills include regulatory interpretation, compliance auditing, permitting, technical writing, and project management. ​
  • Other regulatory compliance knowledge including SPCC, FIFRA, DOT, SARA 311/312/313 and TSCA is a plus.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • This role involves both office-based work and site visits at industrial and manufacturing locations. ​
  • Detail oriented with meticulous site visit note taking
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
  • CPR/First Aid/AED certification

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