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LMI

Environmental Compliance Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

... management office located in Washington, DC. LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider ... Track and capture all ongoing environmental actions for assigned projects and update periodic ...

LMI

Environmental Compliance Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

... management office located in Washington, DC. LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider ... Track and capture all ongoing environmental actions for assigned projects and update periodic ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for environmental compliance project manager in Reston, VA is $84,750.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,100.00 and $99,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Environmental Compliance Project Manager do?

An Environmental Compliance Project Manager oversees projects to ensure that all activities adhere to environmental laws, regulations, and standards. They are responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing compliance efforts, including conducting audits, preparing reports, and liaising with regulatory agencies. Their work helps organizations avoid legal penalties and ensures that environmental impacts are minimized throughout project lifecycles.

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Environmental Compliance Project Managers often work with teams that include scientists, engineers, regulatory specialists, and contractors. A common challenge is ensuring clear communication across disciplines, as each group may have different priorities and technical language. Balancing regulatory requirements with project timelines and budgets also requires strong organizational and negotiation skills. Successful managers build collaborative relationships, establish transparent processes, and stay informed on evolving regulations to keep projects on track.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Environmental Compliance Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Environmental Compliance Project Manager, you need a solid background in environmental science, regulatory compliance, and project management, usually backed by a relevant degree and industry experience. Familiarity with environmental management systems (EMS), permitting software, and certifications such as PMP or CEM are commonly required. Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills help you coordinate teams, manage stakeholders, and oversee complex regulatory projects. These skills ensure environmental projects meet legal standards, minimize risk, and maintain sustainability objectives.

What is the difference between Environmental Compliance Project Manager vs Environmental Specialist?

AspectEnvironmental Compliance Project ManagerEnvironmental Specialist
CredentialsEnvironmental degrees, certifications like CEC or CPSA, project management experienceEnvironmental degrees, certifications like CEC or CPSA, technical expertise
Work EnvironmentOversees projects, manages teams, liaises with clients and regulatorsConducts fieldwork, data collection, environmental assessments
Employer & Industry UsageConsulting firms, industrial companies, government agenciesEnvironmental consulting firms, research institutions, government agencies

While both roles require environmental knowledge and certifications, the Environmental Compliance Project Manager focuses on managing compliance projects and coordinating teams, whereas the Environmental Specialist primarily conducts field assessments and technical analyses. The project manager has a broader oversight role, often working in a managerial capacity, while the specialist is more hands-on with environmental data and fieldwork.

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Environmental Compliance Support

Silver Spring, MD • On-site

Lynker Corporation
Scientific Research and Development Services • 201 - 500 employees
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Job description

Overview

Lynker Corporation is seeking to hire a qualified candidate to support a contract with NOAA Research Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER). These are full-time positions that may be performed on-site or remotely, with anticipated travel in support of meetings, workshops, and field activities. Hiring for these positions will be contingent on contract award. Lynker will be operating under its Propel joint venture, a NOAA ProTech Oceans 2.0 prime contract holder.

The contractor shall provide the technical services and coordination required to ensure all OER expeditions and projects remain in full compliance with federal environmental statutes and programmatic mandates. This effort centers on the seamless integration of regulatory requirements into the operational planning cycle to prevent mission delays and ensure legal conformity. This Contract is Contingent on Contract Award.

Responsibilities

Duties of the Environmental Compliance Support will include the following:

  • Expedition Planning Coordination: Coordinating and implementing the environmental compliance, permitting, and programmatic documentation for OER expeditions and projects (aka packages), including all requirements surrounding the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Magnuson‑Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act (MSA), and other applicable federal and international environmental laws, regulations, and treaties.
  • Technical Review: Providing detailed technical reviews of environmental compliance documents and Categorical Exclusions (CEs), in coordination with the COR and/or applicable TPOC in this instance including OAR National NEPA Coordinator (TPOC); and assessing documents for clarity, completeness, information and analysis quality, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and internal federal procedures.
  • Internal Consistency Coordination: Coordinating with the COR and/or applicable TPOC to identify and resolve internal comments on draft compliance documents.
  • Technical Editing and Synthesis: Serving as the OER technical editor for the development of Environmental Compliance / Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and permitting Assessments; conducting interviews with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to present technical materials in plain language and using effective graphics, tables, charts, etc.; and synthesizing results of best‑available science on the impacts of OER activities that are the subject of the Assessment; and reviewing and editing materials submitted by SMEs for clarity, punctuation, grammar, content, and conformity to federal procedures.
  • Policy and Procedure Revisions: Performing technical revisions and updates of OAR’s NEPA and related environmental compliance policies and procedures based on knowledge or expertise in relevant environmental laws, regulations, policies, and legal precedence.
  • Work Product Delivery: Drafting written determinations regarding the adequacy of the analysis levels documented in OER project files; providing technical comments on OER compliance documents; and delivering general programmatic comments for issues identified across multiple documents.
  • Evaluation Planning: Coordinating the development of project and communications plans for new compliance and permit evaluations.
  • Project Maintenance: Coordinating and maintaining consistency between multiple ongoing projects while resolving internal comments and providing document feedback.
  • Compliance Assessments: Providing detailed technical reviews of compliance and permit documents to assess completeness, information and analysis quality, and compliance with environmental regulations; ESA, MMPA, and MSA.
  • Technical Services: Providing environmental policy and procedural technical services to OER and OAR.
  • Agency Revisions: Performing the revision and update of OER and OAR NEPA and other environmental policies and procedures.
  • Program and Planning Services: Providing program and planning services for the documentation and implementation of OER NEPA and environmental compliance needs to facilitate OER funded expeditions.
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About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee‑owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results‑driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost‑effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team‑oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

  • Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
  • Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
  • Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company‑matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
  • Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
  • Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Free centralized, self‑directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
  • Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

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