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Environmental Compliance Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Regulated industries actively sponsor foreign professionals in this role, where environmental law expertise and advanced credentials support strong PERM petitions.
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Job Profile Summary
The Environmental Compliance Specialist supports the Environmental Shared Services (ESS) group with tasks related to environmental compliance of underground storage tank (UST) systems within an assigned Business Unit (BU) including invoicing, data entry, and reporting. The Specialist role involves understanding state/federal regulations, maintaining databases, monitoring release detection equipment, coordinating invoice processing, and assisting with contractor/vendor work orders. In working with an Environmental Compliance Supervisor, coordinates operational and regulatory activities in supporting the BU needs, ensures delivery of contracted services, and proactively reviews internal and external data sources (including Titan Cloud).
Key Responsibilities
- Maintains environmental databases and systems through data collection, scanning, data entry, and reporting.
- Coordinates ESS invoice processing and payments. Works with vendors, internal programs, and financial platforms to address any billing concerns or statement discrepancies.
- Supports the Environmental Compliance Supervisor, ESS group, other functional departments, and the divisions by answering questions and furnishing information based on company policies and procedures.
- Compiles and communicates environmental work to the appropriate teams and contractors/vendors.
- Assists in the monitoring, tracking, and processing of regulations, inspections, testing, and reports.
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with supervisory personnel, co-workers, government representatives, and other internal and external business professionals.
- Other assigned duties as assigned or deemed necessary.
Qualifications
- High school diploma; Associates degree preferred.
- 2-4 years of experience or more preferred.
- Must be computer literate in Word, Excel, Outlook, external Databases and PowerPoint.
- Maintain UST Class A/B Operator certifications across all applicable states within assigned divisions.
- Ability to read, listen, understand, focus on and communicate information and ideas in a clear and understandable manner, both orally and in writing.
- Comfortable in asking questions and seeking direction and answers as necessary.
- Increases professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Physical Demands: Work requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and use of keyboard/computer. Work requires occasional bending, reaching and lifting/moving up to 35 pounds. Work is subject to tight deadlines and interruptions can be stressful.
- Working Conditions: Normal office environment with little to no exposure to adverse working conditions. Work may occasionally include long hours and travel. Occasional exposure to fuel/fuel vapors if required to attend site level inspections or training. Remote work by approval only.
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Job Profile Summary
The Environmental Compliance Specialist supports the Environmental Shared Services (ESS) group with tasks related to environmental compliance of underground storage tank (UST) systems within an assigned Business Unit (BU) including invoicing, data entry, and reporting. The Specialist role involves understanding state/federal regulations, maintaining databases, monitoring release detection equipment, coordinating invoice processing, and assisting with contractor/vendor work orders. In working with an Environmental Compliance Supervisor, coordinates operational and regulatory activities in supporting the BU needs, ensures delivery of contracted services, and proactively reviews internal and external data sources (including Titan Cloud).
Key Responsibilities
- Maintains environmental databases and systems through data collection, scanning, data entry, and reporting.
- Coordinates ESS invoice processing and payments. Works with vendors, internal programs, and financial platforms to address any billing concerns or statement discrepancies.
- Supports the Environmental Compliance Supervisor, ESS group, other functional departments, and the divisions by answering questions and furnishing information based on company policies and procedures.
- Compiles and communicates environmental work to the appropriate teams and contractors/vendors.
- Assists in the monitoring, tracking, and processing of regulations, inspections, testing, and reports.
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with supervisory personnel, co-workers, government representatives, and other internal and external business professionals.
- Other assigned duties as assigned or deemed necessary.
Qualifications
- High school diploma; Associates degree preferred.
- 2-4 years of experience or more preferred.
- Must be computer literate in Word, Excel, Outlook, external Databases and PowerPoint.
- Maintain UST Class A/B Operator certifications across all applicable states within assigned divisions.
- Ability to read, listen, understand, focus on and communicate information and ideas in a clear and understandable manner, both orally and in writing.
- Comfortable in asking questions and seeking direction and answers as necessary.
- Increases professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Physical Demands: Work requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and use of keyboard/computer. Work requires occasional bending, reaching and lifting/moving up to 35 pounds. Work is subject to tight deadlines and interruptions can be stressful.
- Working Conditions: Normal office environment with little to no exposure to adverse working conditions. Work may occasionally include long hours and travel. Occasional exposure to fuel/fuel vapors if required to attend site level inspections or training. Remote work by approval only.
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Environmental Compliance Manager
Document your regulatory credentials before applying
Compile certifications like CHMM, CIH, or state-specific environmental licenses alongside your degree transcripts. PERM requires your employer to advertise for your exact role, and gaps in documented qualifications can trigger DOL audit requests.
Target industries with active PERM filing histories
Utilities, petrochemical, mining, and manufacturing companies file PERM petitions regularly for compliance roles due to chronic specialist shortages. Focusing your search on these regulated sectors puts you in front of employers already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Search sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Environmental Compliance Manager openings by employers with green card sponsorship history. This cuts out companies that would need to be educated on the PERM process from scratch before making you an offer.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your offer
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, expect EB-3 classification. Roles requiring a master's or equivalent specialized experience in environmental law or engineering can qualify for EB-2, which matters for priority date timelines if you're from an oversubscribed country.
Understand the PERM recruitment timeline before negotiating a start date
PERM labor certification alone takes six months or more after DOL receives the application. Your employer must complete mandatory recruitment steps before filing, so factor this into any conversations about your onboarding date or interim work authorization bridge.
Verify your job description matches the PERM minimum requirements exactly
DOL audits environmental compliance roles closely when job duties appear overly broad or the stated minimum requirements seem inflated. Work with your employer to ensure the PERM job description reflects what the position genuinely requires, not what you personally bring.
Green Card Environmental Compliance Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Compliance Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is defined and what your employer documents as the minimum requirement. Positions requiring a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field typically qualify for EB-3. If the role genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent specialized knowledge in environmental law or regulatory compliance, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's PERM job description locks in the classification.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years with no path to permanence on its own, and it's subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries and leads directly to lawful permanent residency. The trade-off is timeline: PERM and I-140 processing adds 12 to 24 months or more before you reach adjustment of status.
How do I find Environmental Compliance Manager jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Environmental Compliance Manager roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Many regulated-industry employers in utilities, chemical manufacturing, and natural resources sponsor this role routinely, but that's not always visible in a standard job posting. Filtering by sponsorship history before applying saves significant time.
What does the PERM process look like for an Environmental Compliance Manager position?
Your employer files a labor certification application with DOL certifying that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role at the prevailing wage. DOL requires mandatory recruitment steps before submission, including job postings and newspaper advertisements. If certified, your employer then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The full process from PERM filing to I-140 approval typically spans 18 months to three years depending on DOL backlogs and your country of birth.
Can my employer use my current work experience to meet the PERM minimum requirements?
DOL prohibits employers from tailoring PERM minimum requirements to match your specific background. The stated requirements must reflect what the job genuinely needs, not what you happen to have. However, experience gained with a different employer in the same or similar role is fully creditable. If you have relevant compliance experience outside your current company, your employer can lawfully include it as a documented minimum requirement.