Environmental Specialist 1 4P/896

Title: Environmental Specialist I
Client: Alabama Power
Location: Calera, AL
Contract: 3 Years
Experience: 1–5 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an Environmental Specialist I to support environmental compliance, regulatory activities, field sampling, and sustainability initiatives.

This role will assist with environmental sampling, permitting, regulatory compliance, data review, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a background in environmental science or engineering, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work both in the field and in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance and regulatory activities.
• Assist with environmental sampling, inspections, and field investigations.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Support environmental permitting and related documentation.
• Collect, review, and organize environmental data.
• Assist with identifying and addressing potential environmental impacts.
• Support sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal departments, contractors, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate environmental records and documentation.
• Support multiple environmental projects and assignments simultaneously.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and field conditions as required.
• Operate or assist with operation of power boats and watercraft for sampling and field activities.
• Follow applicable safety and environmental procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field required.
• 1–5 years of experience in environmental sampling, environmental compliance, or related work.
• Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting processes.
• Experience with environmental field sampling.
• Ability to operate power boats and watercraft.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility, power generation, industrial, or consulting environmental experience.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections or permit compliance.
• Experience working with environmental agencies, contractors, or external stakeholders.
• Basic project management experience.

Key Skills

Environmental Compliance | Environmental Sampling | Environmental Regulations | Permitting | Field Sampling | Environmental Science | Environmental Engineering | Sustainability | Regulatory Compliance | Data Analysis | Field Investigations | Watercraft Operations | Environmental Documentation