Full-Time

Environmental Specialist

Waste & Water

U.S. Compliance

U.S. Compliance

201-500 employees

OSHA and EPA compliance solutions provider

Compensation Overview

$70k - $90k/yr

Portland, OR, USA + 1 more

More locations: Atlanta, GA, USA

In Person

Must reside within one hour of Atlanta, GA or Portland, OR; travel ~20% for on-site client visits.

Category
Consulting (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related science discipline
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience with an industrial, research, consulting, or regulatory agency
  • Ideal candidate will have five (5) years of experience in NPDES permitting and/or RCRA compliance
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory authorities and applicable environmental regulations
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Dynamics
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, comfortable hosting presentations, and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time management skills to support multiple activities on an ongoing basis by the given deadline
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with a diverse workload
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Flexible and willing to support diverse projects as needed
  • Ability to travel to client sites for routine visits regionally and/or nationally (approx. 20% of the time)
  • Must be within one hour of Atlanta, Georgia or Portland, Oregon
Responsibilities
  • Research and assess facility operations for regulatory applicability
  • Complete NPDES water permit applications (industrial discharge & stormwater runoff)
  • Develop Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) & other spill plans required by NPDES permits
  • Prepare compliance reports and documentation
  • Assist with hazardous waste characterizations, manifesting, training, & onsite waste management
  • Build expertise in specific environmental compliance disciplines
  • Provide on-site visits to clients for inspections, compliance support, and regulatory training
  • Support environmental departments including air quality, SPCC development and EPCRA reporting
  • Collaborate with other U.S. Compliance practitioners to execute environmental deadlines and projects

U.S. Compliance provides environmental, health and safety (EH&S) compliance services focused on OSHA and EPA requirements. Its offerings include site-specific regulatory training, air and water quality support, waste management, and the licensing and permitting needed to meet local, state, and federal rules. The company partners with clients to develop customized EH&S programs, helping them achieve and maintain compliant operations while aiming to reduce risk, save time and money, and protect workers and the environment. The firm differentiates itself through nearly 30 years of experience across industries and regions (US and Canada), a practical, advisory approach, and a focus on scalable, cost-effective solutions that integrate with a client’s existing processes. Its goal is to help Fortune 500 to smaller organizations maintain compliance, improve productivity, and prevent injuries and environmental harm.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Excelsior, Minnesota

Founded

1988

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Troutman Pepper Locke streamlines OECS and Hellman acquisition processes.
  • Hennepin Partners provides M&A expertise for Susquehanna-backed expansions.
  • OECS acquisition solidifies industry-leading EHS position across North America.

What critics are saying

  • Susquehanna forces aggressive acquisitions, causing integration failures and client attrition.
  • VelocityEHS undercuts CaaS with AI platforms, eroding consulting margins.
  • Upper Midwest clients defect to ERM after OECS disrupts service continuity.

What makes U.S. Compliance unique

  • Acquired OECS on April 8, 2025, expanding Upper Midwest presence.
  • Acquired Hellman & Associates recently, accelerating EHS services growth.
  • Susquehanna Growth Equity backs national Compliance-as-a-Service platform.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Remote Work Options

Company News

Business Wire
Apr 9th, 2025
U.S. Compliance Acquires OECS

U.S. Compliance (USC), a national provider of environmental, health and safety (EHS) services, announced today that it has acquired OSHA/Environmental Compli...

Business Wire
Nov 13th, 2024
U.S. Compliance Acquires Hellman & Associates, Inc.

U.S. Compliance (USC), a national provider of environmental, health and safety (EHS) services, announced today that it has acquired Hellman & Asso

Business Wire
Sep 28th, 2023
Susquehanna Private Capital Announces Investment in U.S. Compliance

Susquehanna Private Capital (“SPC”), a middle market private equity firm, today announced an investment in U.S. Compliance (the “Company”), an industr

ACG
Sep 27th, 2023
PE Weekly: Has Instant Pot Found a Buyer?

Susquehanna Private Capital, a middle-market private equity firm, announced its acquisition of U.S. Compliance, which provide environmental, health and safety compliance management solutions.

Troutman Pepper Locke
Sep 27th, 2023
Troutman Pepper Advises Susquehanna Private Capital in U.S. Compliance Investment

NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper client Susquehanna Private Capital (SPC), a middle market private equity firm, has invested in U.S. Compliance, an industry-leading provider of environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance management solutions to facilities operating across a variety of end markets throughout North America.