Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Regulatory Specialist leads environmental permitting and agency coordination for complex Alaska projects, with a strong emphasis on mining developments and associated infrastructure. This client-facing role develops permitting strategies, identifies approval pathways and risks, manages applications and schedules, and aligns engineering and environmental input. It requires sound judgment and comfort working directly with senior and executive-level technical specialists. The specialist may also mentor staff and review work products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Lead permitting strategy and execution for large, complex projects, particularly mining developments and related facilities and infrastructure
Develop permit inventories, requirements matrices, agency engagement plans, and schedules; identify dependencies and critical-path approvals
Manage permit applications, supporting analyses, agency responses, and compliance documentation; align technical inputs with project design and regulatory requirements
Coordinate environmental review and consultation processes, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation and applicable federal, state, and local authorizations
Engage with State of Alaska and Federal agencies
Serve as a primary regulatory contact for clients; lead meetings, explain permitting options and risks, and track commitments
Work independently with senior and executive-level subject matter experts, engineers, environmental specialists, and subcontractors
Manage scope, budgets, schedules, and quality of regulatory deliverables
Support ACES' zero-incident safety culture
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, engineering, geology, or a related field
At least eight years of relevant professional experience in environmental permitting, regulatory affairs, or environmental consulting
Experience permitting mining projects is strongly preferred, especially projects involving related infrastructure and multiple agencies
Demonstrated ability to develop permitting strategies, manage complex permit packages, and translate technical project information into clear regulatory submissions
Working knowledge of Alaska state and federal environmental and land use permitting processes, including agency consultation and environmental review
Ability to coordinate with engineering teams as designs change and identify permitting gaps and risks
Strong writing, analytical, problem-solving, and professional communication skills, including the ability to brief clients and facilitate agency meetings
Ability to work autonomously, prioritize competing deadlines, and take ownership of client-facing work while collaborating across disciplines
Willingness to travel within Alaska for site visits and project or agency meetings as needed
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TOTAL REWARDS
ASRC Energy Services, LLC is proud to offer a competitive benefits package aligned with our core ASPIRE values. Our total rewards program is designed to attract and retain top talent while supporting the health, well-being, and professional growth of employees and their families.
We provide comprehensive medical coverage through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan (FEHB), as well as dental and vision insurance. Employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) program with a company match of up to 4% and immediate vesting after just two pay periods. To further support employees and their households, we offer access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), along with a wide range of supplemental insurance options including voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), pet insurance, legal services, identity theft protection, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and critical illness coverage.
We are also committed to professional development by providing tuition reimbursement opportunities and internal learning resources through our ASPIRE Academy.
To learn more about our full suite of benefits, please visit our benefits page.
WORKING ON THE NORTH SLOPE
While working on the North Slope of Alaska, your lodging and food will be provided to you. All camps provide warm meals and options to grab a quick lunch or snack from the spike rooms. Rooms vary from single status to shared rooms where your roommate may work the opposite shift. Wi-Fi and Internet is free and available within the camp. Services vary depending upon where you are staying; however, most facilities offer housekeeping, self-serve laundry, commissary, mail, gyms, TV/Theater Room, etc. Each facility will have its own accommodation and policies that will be reviewed upon on-site orientation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment requirements outlined below are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. A post-offer, pre-hire Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) will be conducted to ensure an employee's ability to safely meet job standards. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Candidates must be able to comply with the ASRC Energy Driving Records and Motor Vehicle Use Policy, successfully pass a pre-employment drug test which may include both urinalysis and hair testing, and meet the physical requirements of working in a remote location under arctic conditions. In addition, candidates will be required to pass a Fit-for-Duty Exam, complete a background check, and obtain and maintain an access badge for the work location. The availability of this position is contingent upon the Company's continued operational needs once training is completed.
