Compliance Specialist - MN

Environmental Consultant

Pinnacle is looking for a motivated and qualified individual to join our firm. The position requires strong communication skills and knowledge base to bring comprehensive solutions to our client's complex environmental problems. The position will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects including, but not limited to, air and water permitting, compliance reporting, facility assessments, and regulatory negotiations. This position will have a very broad range of opportunities to work on Industrial compliance and permitting will receive support from senior personnel. This position will involve increasing levels of client contact as the selected applicant becomes successful in integrating into the Pinnacle system.

If you are looking for a Family-Owned company that fosters a collaborative environment, focuses on providing exceptional client service, offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, and makes employee safety a top priority, Pinnacle is the place for you. In addition to a highly competitive benefits package, we offer employee career development programs to help our employees develop and grow their careers. Pinnacle also promotes community involvement and volunteering opportunities.

Essential job duties:

• Preparation of environmental permit applications and supporting calculations to meet State and Federal requirements.
• Preparing environmental compliance reports and plans (emission inventories, toxic release inventories, SPCC plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, etc.) in accordance with applicable permits and regulatory requirements.
• Conducting/supporting regulatory compliance audits to meet client internal needs.
• Communicating with State and Federal regulatory agencies as part of permit preparation, regulatory interpretation and staying informed on emerging regulations.
• Provide training for our client's staff on the requirements associated with permits, plans, and reports.
• Ability and willingness to travel for field work or work at client sites.
• Completion of required safety training and technical training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate with internal project teams and clients.
• Strong technical writing skills, including an attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Flexible yet strong work ethic in order to meet project deadlines and client needs.
• Motivation for continued growth in environmental consulting.
• Track record of building compliance services.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Planning and organizing.
• Decision making.
• Team player.
• Reliable attendance.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related scientific degree.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• 3-5 years of environmental consulting or similar service industry experience preferred.
• Interest in advancing to Project Manager/Client Manager preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no initial supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: This job operates in both office and field site settings (including heavy industrial settings).

Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job):

• The employee must be able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and stand/walk for up to 8 hours each day.
• Regular use of computer and phone systems.
• Normal vision (with or without corrective lenses) is required for this position.
• Applicants must be able to work in out-of-office locations that may feature terrain typical of construction sites and to enter and work within industrial facilities.
• An OSHA-mandated physical exam may be required prior to job placement.
• Safety training will be provided by Pinnacle.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel: Local and overnight travel is expected as needed.

Pinnacle is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class in accordance with federal, state or local laws or regulations. Pinnacle offers a full menu of competitive benefits including:

• 401K Plan
• Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• PTO (Personal Time Off)
• Nine Company-Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company-Paid Group Life and AD & D Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Wellness Program