Consultant, Environmental Air Quality Compliance (Mid-Level)

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Air Quality Compliance to join our team in Walnut Creek or Sacramento California (location flexible).

The successful candidate will work on a variety of interesting technical projects and programs for clients in the Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT), Manufacturing, Power and other sectors throughout California and nationally.

This role will involve supporting ERM’s commercial initiatives including multi-disciplinary environmental permitting and compliance assessments that require working knowledge of state and Federal requirements.

This role will engage ERM's international team of experts in sharing and developing best practices across the industry and ongoing learning opportunities.

This is an excellent career opportunity to work with a global consulting firm in assisting a diverse set of clients with challenging business needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Participate as a team member on a range of projects; specific areas of focus will be air quality but may include multi-disciplinary environmental compliance plans including air permits and compliance assurance programs for a variety of industrial clients.

Interact with local regulators and clients to steward permit application review and issuance.

Prepare emission inventory reports; quantify air pollutant emissions impacts; and prepare permit applications and permit modifications.

Assess regulatory compliance, perform regulatory applicability evaluations and implement environmental compliance management systems and processes.

Individual will also help prepare Material Business Plans (HMBPs), Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) reporting, Wastewater Permitting and Compliance reports, Spill Prevention Control Countermeasure (SPCC), and others.

Interact with local regulators and clients to steward permit application review and issuance.

Fieldwork may include data collection, conducting air compliance assessments, and field work for other media including storm water sampling, media inspections, hazardous waste audits, compilation of waste and chemical inventories, on-site environmental compliance support, and other field-based assignments to support compliance-based documents and plans.

Collaborate, interact and maintain successful relationships with clients, ERM employees, and subcontractors.

To develop successful relationships, the candidate must have strong communication skills. These relationships will not only be in California but also nationwide and globally.

Shows potential for serving as a project manager and involvement in business development.

Promote a culture of safety, collaboration and excellence.

REQUIREMENTS :

BS in engineering (chemical, environmental, civil engineering) or related discipline; MS degree preferred.

3+ years of air quality and environmental permitting and compliance experience

Direct consulting or industry experience in the environmental field with working regulatory knowledge of local air districts SCAQMD and other local air districts, state, federal programs, Title V and RECLAIM facilities.

Strong pollution controls and equipment systems knowledge / experience is a plus.

Field experience with conducting air compliance monitoring, and assessment and permitting evaluation.

Other field work experience such as, stormwater inspections, and technical experience with writing and updating of stormwater plans / SWPPPs), managing and updating HMBPs HMBP preparation, preparing wastewater permit applications is a plus.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

Previous experience working with local, state, and federal agencies such as Los Angeles County Sanitation District (LACSD), South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD), Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) and other air quality agencies in California.

Other agencies experience such as Los Angeles County Sanitation District (LACSD), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a plus.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining clear communication with clients and colleagues.

Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to read, understand, and apply environmental regulations and agency guidance documents.

Strong analytical and computational skills to solve technical problems and implement effective solutions.

Effective management of multiple projects, and building client relationships that result in repeat business.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including technical writing experience.

Strong self-management skills including time management and organization.

Strong MS Office computer skills, with an advanced understanding of PowerPoint and Excel required.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to clients as needed.

Apply a collaborative approach and enjoy teaming with colleagues around the world.

Positive and enthusiastic attitude; motivated to deliver outstanding client service and grow the business.

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.