Sonoma Water Principal Environmental Specialist - Environmental Compliance
$11,266 - $13,694/Monthly
Bring your environmental compliance experience to the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) as a Principal Environmental Specialist!
At Sonoma Water, this Principal Environmental Specialist is responsible for managing staff in the Environmental Resources Division, including coordinating, and participating in efforts related to environmental resources and regulatory affairs. They ensure compliance with federal, state, and/or local laws and ordinances, and develops and recommends measures to minimize, and mitigate the potential environmental effects of projects. The Principal Environmental Specialist is also responsible for:
Preparing and reviewing documents related to environmental laws and regulations, land use planning projects, grant applications, and right-of-way activities
Collaborating with state and federal regulatory agency staff, Tribal representatives, government officials, consultants, the public and other stakeholders
Collecting and analyzing data, and communicating results of scientific and technical investigations, especially pertaining to habitat, fish, wildlife, and botanical resources
Characterizing habitats and their potential to support associated special-status and common species and overseeing development of habitat mitigation plans
Evaluating potential for impacts related to a range of resource categories, including biological resources, hydrology and water, aesthetics, air quality and greenhouse gases, geological, noise, climate change, and transportation
Preparing technical reports, as well as regulatory compliance permit applications and supporting information
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now
