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Regulatory Compliance Staff Scientist

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Terracon

Concord, CA (In Person)

$97,045 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/23/2026

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Regulatory Compliance Staff Scientist Terracon - 3.2 Concord, CA Job Details $80,860 - $113,230 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Content creation for technical audiences Spreadsheets Word embeddings Technical report writing Full Job Description Concord, California Job ID 1736
United States General Responsibilities:
Terracon is seeking an Environmental Regulatory Compliance Staff Scientist to join our team in East Bay, California! This is an excellent opportunity for a highly-motivated individual join a rapidly growing practice and work on local, regional, and national compliance projects across the country. Our senior engineers and scientists are looking for junior level staff to help guide the vision for our Regulatory Compliance Program into the future. The individual will work on projects in one or more of the service areas below and ideally be familiar with some or all of the general requirements: Stormwater / Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Oil Storage / Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans SARA Title III (Tier II/TRI) reporting Compliance auditing RCRA/Hazardous waste Air permitting (Title V and minor source) Industrial wastewater Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBPs)
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects. Entry level scientific professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members. Prepare calculations, applications, plans, reports, proposals, and other deliverables. Complete on-site audits and assessments for regulatory compliance for the aforementioned programs. Tabulate and prepare data for written reports. Manage projects and work with current staff to ensure quality and timeliness. Reporting through State and County databases (i.e. SMARTS and CERS). Comfortable working at industrial sites and high traffic or remote areas. Ability to travel (drive or fly) up to 25%. Manage workload to meet deadlines for multiple projects.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 3 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years' related experience. Master's degree preferred. A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required. Demonstrated high level of technical writing ability Excellent analytical and communication skills Strong working knowledge of
Microsoft Excel and Word Required Certification:
Certification in field of expertise required.
Maximum Salary:
113,230
Minimum Salary:
80,860 The expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. While all these states mentioned above have the same statement, we want to store them in separate records/templates, as the statement might change for each of these states in future. About Us Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement. Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs. About the Team Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we're at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive. EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.