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Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure.

Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborates closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.

Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of over 1,800+ professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.

We are seeking an **Environmental Compliance Specialist** . This position is **remote** , but must be local to **Richmond, VA** .

Join a dynamic team working on a variety of challenging national environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance projects. We are looking for a candidate with a strong work ethic, excellent client service skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

+ Conduct inspections at various project sites to ensure compliance with Standards and Specifications (Erosion & Sediment and Stormwater Management) and local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable

+ Provide coaching and guidance to on-site personnel regarding environmental compliance, E&SC maintenance/repair, and stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) book documentation requirements

+ Perform stormwater management inspections on operational facilities and evaluation of their best management practices (BMPs)

+ Day trips to sites ~5 days/week with home office time for reports and administrative tasks

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or Geology is preferred, or a related field (e.g., construction, civil development)

+ 2-7 years of experience with erosion, sediment, and stormwater management

+ Dual certification (stormwater and erosion & sediment) or comparable experience is preferred

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office

+ Ability to write effective daily reports

+ Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

+ Flexible Work Environment

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life and AD&D Insurance

+ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

+ 401(k) with Company Match

+ Paid Time Off + Holidays

_Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce._

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