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Job Summary:
Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist is responsible for leading advanced environmental technical work in support of complex projects within the EHS business unit. This role encompasses oversight and execution of environmental studies, field investigations, data interpretation, and high-level regulatory and technical support aligned with the department’s focus areas. The position plays a key role in managing a diverse portfolio of projects across air, water, and waste programs, while actively strengthening client relationships and contributing to the strategic growth of service offerings.
This position requires deep knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and industry best practices, along with the ability to exercise independent professional judgment on complex issues. The Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist is responsible for full lifecycle project management—from scoping and proposal development through execution and closeout—with a strong emphasis on leadership, client engagement, budget and schedule accountability, and delivery of high-quality results.
The role includes independently managing complex and high-profile projects, mentoring junior staff, supporting business development initiatives, and identifying cross-selling opportunities. Collaboration with subject matter experts, project directors, and operational leadership is essential to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7–15+ years of professional environmental experience, demonstrating progressive responsibility and leadership in consulting or related fields. This position involves a combination of office-based technical work and field activities, typically approximately 70% office and 30% field or travel, depending on project and departmental needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage complex environmental compliance projects across air, water, and waste programs from scoping through closeout
- Serve as primary client contact, fostering strong relationships and ensuring high-quality service delivery
- Interpret and apply environmental regulations, providing strategic compliance guidance and solutions
- Oversee environmental assessments, field investigations, and data analysis, ensuring technical accuracy and defensibility
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources while maintaining accountability for deliverable quality (QA/QC)
- Mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts and project leadership
- Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and identification of growth opportunities
- Perform environmental fieldwork, inspections, monitoring, or sampling activities as required by assigned projects
- Maintain accurate project documentation, field logs, and records to support audits, regulatory reviews, or internal quality control
- Communicate with regulatory agencies or stakeholders as directed to support permitting, reporting, inspections, or project coordination
- Stay informed of relevant environmental regulations, guidance, and industry best practices applicable to assigned work
Pay Rate
$90,000-$115,000/annually
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- Clean Air Act (CAA) – Air permitting (Title V, NSR/PSD), emissions standards, MACT, NAAQS compliance
- Clean Water Act (CWA) – NPDES permitting, stormwater (construction/industrial), wetlands (Section 404/401), SPCC
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) – Hazardous waste generation, storage, treatment, disposal (cradle-to-grave)
- 7-15+ years of relevant professional experience performing environmental technical work within a consulting, industry, or regulatory setting
- Experience supporting other environmental compliance, permitting, monitoring, assessment, or related activities
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong technical writing, documentation, and data interpretation skills
- Working knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to assigned projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet project deadlines
- Ability to work independently with moderate supervision and as part of a project team
- Professional judgment and discretion in technical, regulatory, and client interactions
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- We value candidates who can use AI to increase efficiency while applying a critical scientific lens to validate outputs, ensure data integrity, and mitigate 'hallucinations' in technical documentation
Physical Demands:
- Approximately 30% fieldwork and 70% office or remote work, depending on project and departmental needs
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions during field assignments
- Potential exposure to environmental or industrial conditions during field activities, with appropriate training and personal protective equipment provided
- Ability to travel to project sites, including occasional overnight travel, as required by assigned projects
Key Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(K) Plan with Competitive Match
- Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
- Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Bonus Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st)
- Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programs
- Referral Program
- Per Diem & Paid Travel
- Employee Discount Hub
EEO Commitment: Alliance Technical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Job Title: Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist
Job Summary:
Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist is responsible for leading advanced environmental technical work in support of complex projects within the EHS business unit. This role encompasses oversight and execution of environmental studies, field investigations, data interpretation, and high-level regulatory and technical support aligned with the department’s focus areas. The position plays a key role in managing a diverse portfolio of projects across air, water, and waste programs, while actively strengthening client relationships and contributing to the strategic growth of service offerings.
This position requires deep knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and industry best practices, along with the ability to exercise independent professional judgment on complex issues. The Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist is responsible for full lifecycle project management—from scoping and proposal development through execution and closeout—with a strong emphasis on leadership, client engagement, budget and schedule accountability, and delivery of high-quality results.
The role includes independently managing complex and high-profile projects, mentoring junior staff, supporting business development initiatives, and identifying cross-selling opportunities. Collaboration with subject matter experts, project directors, and operational leadership is essential to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7–15+ years of professional environmental experience, demonstrating progressive responsibility and leadership in consulting or related fields. This position involves a combination of office-based technical work and field activities, typically approximately 70% office and 30% field or travel, depending on project and departmental needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage complex environmental compliance projects across air, water, and waste programs from scoping through closeout
- Serve as primary client contact, fostering strong relationships and ensuring high-quality service delivery
- Interpret and apply environmental regulations, providing strategic compliance guidance and solutions
- Oversee environmental assessments, field investigations, and data analysis, ensuring technical accuracy and defensibility
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources while maintaining accountability for deliverable quality (QA/QC)
- Mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts and project leadership
- Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and identification of growth opportunities
- Perform environmental fieldwork, inspections, monitoring, or sampling activities as required by assigned projects
- Maintain accurate project documentation, field logs, and records to support audits, regulatory reviews, or internal quality control
- Communicate with regulatory agencies or stakeholders as directed to support permitting, reporting, inspections, or project coordination
- Stay informed of relevant environmental regulations, guidance, and industry best practices applicable to assigned work
Pay Rate
$90,000-$115,000/annually
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- Clean Air Act (CAA) – Air permitting (Title V, NSR/PSD), emissions standards, MACT, NAAQS compliance
- Clean Water Act (CWA) – NPDES permitting, stormwater (construction/industrial), wetlands (Section 404/401), SPCC
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) – Hazardous waste generation, storage, treatment, disposal (cradle-to-grave)
- 7-15+ years of relevant professional experience performing environmental technical work within a consulting, industry, or regulatory setting
- Experience supporting other environmental compliance, permitting, monitoring, assessment, or related activities
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong technical writing, documentation, and data interpretation skills
- Working knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to assigned projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet project deadlines
- Ability to work independently with moderate supervision and as part of a project team
- Professional judgment and discretion in technical, regulatory, and client interactions
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- We value candidates who can use AI to increase efficiency while applying a critical scientific lens to validate outputs, ensure data integrity, and mitigate 'hallucinations' in technical documentation
Physical Demands:
- Approximately 30% fieldwork and 70% office or remote work, depending on project and departmental needs
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions during field assignments
- Potential exposure to environmental or industrial conditions during field activities, with appropriate training and personal protective equipment provided
- Ability to travel to project sites, including occasional overnight travel, as required by assigned projects
Key Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(K) Plan with Competitive Match
- Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
- Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Bonus Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st)
- Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programs
- Referral Program
- Per Diem & Paid Travel
- Employee Discount Hub
EEO Commitment: Alliance Technical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Compliance Specialist
Map your degree to the SOC code
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. Pull the O*NET profile for Compliance Officers to confirm the listed degree requirements before you apply, so your credentials align with what the employer will cite in the I-129 petition.
Target regulated-industry employers first
Financial services firms, healthcare systems, and publicly traded companies face the heaviest compliance burdens and file H-1B petitions most consistently. Prioritize employers in those sectors, where the business need for a credentialed compliance specialist is easiest for the employer to justify to USCIS.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Compliance Specialist openings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history, so you're not guessing which companies will sponsor. DOL Labor Condition Application data surfaces which employers have filed for this specific occupation code.
Ask about LCA timing before accepting an offer
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before submitting your H-1B petition. For compliance roles with a specific start date tied to a regulatory project, confirm the employer has built in the DOL certification window, which typically runs five to seven business days.
Verify prevailing wage at the correct experience level
DOL assigns four wage levels to compliance roles depending on scope and supervision. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm whether your offered role is classified at the right level. A level-one wage for a senior compliance function can draw an RFE or audit.
Document your professional certifications separately
Credentials like CRCM, CAMS, or CFE are not substitutes for a qualifying degree in USCIS's specialty occupation analysis, but they strengthen the employer's evidence that the role requires specialized knowledge. Keep certified copies ready to include in your petition support package.
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Find Compliance Specialist JobsCompliance Specialist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer can show the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, law, accounting, or a regulated-industry discipline. Generic compliance roles that accept any bachelor's degree carry more risk of an RFE. The stronger the connection between the degree field and the regulatory area the role covers, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for compliance professionals?
Financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology are the most active H-1B sponsors for compliance roles. These sectors operate under dense regulatory frameworks, including SEC, FDA, OCC, and HIPAA requirements, which create ongoing demand for credentialed compliance specialists. You can confirm which employers have active LCA filing history for this occupation by browsing Migrate Mate's verified sponsor listings.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect compliance roles?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your specific compliance role, geographic location, and experience level before certifying the LCA. Compliance Specialist wages vary significantly by industry and seniority. You can look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search and cross-reference it against Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational wage data for your metro area.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new compliance employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start work with a new employer once they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a new LCA for your compliance role at the correct wage level and location before submitting the petition to USCIS.
Does my compliance certification count toward H-1B eligibility if I don't have a four-year degree?
Professional certifications like CAMS, CRCM, or CFE don't satisfy USCIS's degree requirement on their own. However, you may qualify if you can demonstrate a combination of education and progressive compliance experience, where three years of specialized work experience substitutes for one year of formal education. An immigration attorney can evaluate whether your credentials and experience add up to the equivalent of a qualifying bachelor's degree.
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