Environmental Risk and Compliance Specialist

Restoration Management Company is seeking an Environmental Risk and Compliance Specialist in San Diego, CA. The role involves developing and overseeing environmental compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to regulations, conducting audits, and providing training. Key responsibilities include policy development, risk identification, incident management, and collaboration with various departments. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in environmental compliance or regulatory affairs. Salary ranges from $72,040 to $90,077 annually.
Pay Range:$72,040.28-$90,077.00 Annually(DOE)

Restoration Management Company expects each, and every employee to embrace and apply in their daily activities the following company CORE VALUES: Teamwork, Integrity, Quality, Humility and Safety. These, in addition to the requirements listed below, are essential to the success of your career with Restoration Management Company.

Job Summary

The Environmental Risk & Compliance Specialist is responsible for establishing, overseeing, and continuously improving the company’s environmental risk and compliance framework. This includes developing policies, training programs, audit protocols, and ensuring operational alignment with environmental and safety regulations. This position plays a key role in proactively identifying risks, mitigating liabilities, and advising leadership on regulatory matters. This position reports directly to the VP of Environmental Services.

Key Responsibilities

The following are key focus areas for the Environmental Risk & Compliance Officer role:

Regulatory Compliance:
• Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local environmental regulations relevant to restoration and remediation operations.
• Ensure company-wide environmental compliance with applicable laws, permits, and regulatory reporting across all branches and divisions.

Policy Development & Implementation:
• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental compliance policies, procedures, and protocols for all operational areas.
• Establish and update strategic environmental risk management plans in alignment with company goals.

Oversight & Enforcement:
• Establish company-wide expectations for environmental compliance and ensure accountability across branches.
• Evaluate branch-specific practices to ensure consistency and adherence to corporate environmental standards.

Auditing & Risk Identification:
• Conduct routine audits and jobsite inspections to identify non-compliance, hazards, or trends in environmental practices.
• Establish protocols and maintain organized documentation of inspection results and develop action plans for resolution.

Training & Capability Building:
• Design and lead environmental compliance training for employees, supervisors, and field personnel.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for interpreting and applying environmental protocols across departments.

Incident Management & Reporting:
• Lead investigations of environmental incidents, including spills, improper disposal, and regulatory violations.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of findings and corrective actions to internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Interdepartmental & Regulatory Collaboration:
• Coordinate with Operations, Safety, HR, and Branch Managers to align environmental practices with broader business operations.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies and support responses to inspections, notices, and inquiries.

Continuous Improvement & Strategy:
• Monitor industry developments and incorporate the best practices into the company’s environmental compliance programs.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce environmental risk and promote sustainable operations.

Experience/Requirements

The position of this role requires the following:
• 5-7 years of experience in environmental compliance, regulatory affairs, or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and compliance management software.

Safety Requirements
• Regulatory Requirements: Adhere to all local, state, and federal safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Required PPE may include gloves, masks, goggles, hard hats, and safety footwear. All employees must wear PPE as required for their specific roles and job site conditions.
• Ergonomic Practices: Practice ergonomic principles to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. This includes proper desk setup, using adjustable chairs, and maintaining good posture while seated.
• Office Safety Protocols: Adhere to established office safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment. This includes the following guidelines for the proper use of office equipment and ensuring that workspaces are free from clutter to prevent trips and falls.
• Safety Training: Complete all mandatory safety training sessions, including but not limited to hazard communication, emergency response, and safe equipment handling.
• Reporting Safety Concerns: Ability to identify and immediately report any unsafe conditions, hazards, incidents or injuries to supervisors without fear of retaliation.
• Emergency Procedures: Familiarize yourself with emergency procedures relevant to your specific job site, including evacuation routes, and emergency contacts.

Physical Requirements

General Physical Abilities:
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Physical Activities: Ability to perform tasks that require, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, kneeling, climb, squat, crawl, lift above shoulder, reach, and twist.
• Sitting and Standing: Prolonged sitting or standing required (in office, driving and/or at job sites). Regular alternating between sitting and standing
• Repetitive Motions: Continuous repetitive motion and tasks involving L/R hand movement (computer/mouse), wrists, or arms (e.g., typing, data entry).
• Machinery Operation: Capacity to operate machinery and tools as required by job tasks, which may involve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Visual Ability: requirement for clear vision (e.g., close work, computer use, eye coordination)

Working Conditions

Office Environment:
• Indoor office setting for corporate roles, including working with standard office equipment (computers, phones, printers). May involve regular meetings, (in person or zoom) and collaboration with team members.

Field Environment:
• Outdoor fieldwork at restoration sites, which may include residential, commercial, or industrial properties. Duties may involve exposure to different weather conditions (sun, rain, snow, heat).

Hazardous Environments:
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials, chemicals, or contaminants specific to restoration work, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols and use of PPE.
• Work after hours and weekends given our 24/7 business operations

Travel Requirements:
• Includes travel up to 50% of the time to and from job sites, and branch locations throughout California requiring the use of company or personal vehicle. Possibility of attending out-of-town training, meetings or conferences.