What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Auditor position at Keish Environmental?
Join Keish Environmental as an Environmental Auditor
Are you an experienced environmental professional passionate about ensuring compliance and driving excellence in environmental management? Keish Environmental is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Environmental Auditor to support our clients in government and private industry on transformative projects.
About the Role
As an Environmental Auditor, you’ll be at the forefront of evaluating environmental and permitting compliance, identifying potential gaps, and ensuring adherence to critical regulations. This senior-level role offers a unique opportunity to provide expert analysis and contribute to the success of high-profile projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and inspect project documents for environmental and permitting compliance.
- Identify compliance gaps and recommend actionable solutions.
- Evaluate compliance documentation and prepare detailed technical reports.
- Adapt and evolve responsibilities based on project needs and emerging challenges.
- Collaborate with clients to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
Required Expertise
- 5–10 years of experience in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field.
- Comprehensive familiarity with the Clean Water Act and permitting processes, including:
- 401 Water Quality Certifications (RWQCB)
- 404 Permits (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
- CDFW Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements
- Working knowledge of NPDES permits, including the Construction General Permit (CGP) (QSP/QSD certification preferred).
- Preferred experience with MS4 compliance.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Why Join Keish Environmental?
- Work alongside a team of passionate experts committed to environmental stewardship.
- Engage with diverse and impactful projects that shape communities and ecosystems.
- Grow your career with a company that values technical expertise and collaboration.
Position Details
- Location: California-based with travel to client sites and project offices as required.
- Full-Time: Hands-on collaboration in both field and office settings.
Keish Environmental is a small, woman-owned business offering environmental compliance, stormwater and construction/program management services. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Oakland, California. We are a customer-focused company founded to meet the growing need for environmental management systems on large infrastructure projects.
The firm specializes in ensuring regulatory permit conditions, stormwater quality requirements, and environmental document mitigations are implemented in the field to allow smooth construction project delivery. Keish’s practical approach to field oversight and relationships with regulators at the Regional Water Quality Control Board, CA Department of Fish and Wildlife, Corps of Engineers, and NOAA Fisheries helps contractors stay in compliance, and complete work on budget and on schedule.
At Keish Environmental, the greatest challenges provide the biggest rewards. Each day, your drive and creative ideas will be providing solutions that help build a better tomorrow. Whether it is the pride that comes with accomplishment, personal growth or making a difference in the world, you will discover true success in a career that brings out the best in you at Keish Environmental.
Keish Environmental is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000
