Environmental Health Safety Coordinator

Pinnacle Recruitment Services is seeking an experienced California-based Environmental Compliance Coordinator to support our client's growing environmental compliance program. This position serves as an intermediate-level role between Environmental Compliance Technicians and environmental leadership, providing hands-on support for environmental inspections, regulatory compliance, field operations, and compliance program administration.

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with the opportuning to convert to a permanent position after approximately six months.

Job Location

• Candidates should be located within reasonable driving distance of Kern County or San Bernardino County project sites.
• Regular travel throughout California is required.
• Approximately 40% field-based work, including occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental compliance inspections and assessments at construction and operational project sites.
• Review permit requirements and environmental regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Perform field observations, monitoring activities, and environmental sampling as required.
• Document findings, prepare reports, and track compliance obligations using established systems and procedures.
• Coordinate with project managers, site personnel, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Support environmental audits, agency inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Maintain environmental compliance records and assist with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Deliver compliance guidance and training to field personnel as needed.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and other compliance tracking tools to manage documentation and reporting.
• Work independently in both office and field environments while supporting multiple project sites.

Requirements

• 3+ years of environmental compliance, environmental consulting, environmental field services, or related experience.
• Experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, monitoring, or sampling activities.
• Experience working directly with regulatory agencies and environmental compliance programs.
• Strong understanding of environmental permits, compliance requirements, and regulatory processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Experience utilizing SharePoint or similar document management systems preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly to project sites.

Preferred Experience

• Environmental consulting experience.
• Experience supporting renewable energy, utility, construction, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with agencies such as CUPA, DTSC, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, Air Quality Management Districts, or similar regulatory entities.
• Experience with environmental sampling, inspections, permitting, and compliance reporting.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn new systems and software.

Work Schedule

• Standard working hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM with occasional overtime
• Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire

Compensation

• $33.00 – $40.00 per hour
• Opportunity for permanent employment following contract period