Director of Compliance

We are seeking a seasoned environmental compliance leader to serve as a Director of Compliance. This is a senior, client-facing role that blends business development, technical leadership, and strategic service expansion. The ideal candidate brings deep regulatory and consulting expertise (e.g., former EPA regulator or senior consulting leader), proven client credibility, and the ability to elevate team capabilities while helping scale a fast-growing Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance platform. This role is structured as approximately 40% business development and thought leadership and 60% high-value project delivery, oversight, and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement & Business Development (40%)

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior-level clients in oil & gas, manufacturing, chemical, energy, and other regulated sectors.
• Open doors and build relationships with strategic, high-value accounts.
• Identify and develop opportunities for larger, higher-margin compliance programs and multi-service retainers.
• Contribute to brand-building through thought leadership (e.g., webinars, whitepapers, speaking engagements, panel participation).
• Partner with commercial and delivery teams to shape value-based proposals and win high-ticket compliance contracts.

Technical Leadership & Service Line Expansion (30%)

• Provide expert-level guidance on complex regulatory and permitting programs, including:




• Title V and major source air permitting
• RCRA hazardous waste compliance
• ISO 14001 audits
• OSHA PSM programs
• ESG and GHG inventories




• Lead the development of new service lines beyond SWPPP, SPCC, and air permitting to broaden the firm's compliance offering.
• Serve as senior technical reviewer and escalation point for complex compliance matters.

Team Development & Project Oversight (30%):

• Mentor and develop a team of 7-8 compliance professionals, elevating technical depth, confidence, and client delivery standards.
• Reduce rework and improve operational efficiency through training, coaching, and QA/QC leadership.
• Provide project oversight on high-value, strategic accounts and ensure client satisfaction and compliance excellence.
• Foster a culture of accountability, technical rigor, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of environmental compliance experience, including regulatory strategy and consulting delivery.
• Prior experience as a senior consultant, practice leader, or regulator (EPA or equivalent state agency strongly preferred).
• Proven track record of building and maintaining trust with C-suite and senior environmental leaders at large industrial clients.
• Deep technical expertise in at least two of the following areas: Title V permitting, RCRA, ESG reporting, ISO 14001 audits, PSM, SPCC/SWPPP.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor teams and elevate organizational technical capabilities.
• Strong communication, presentation, and client engagement skills.

Why Join Us!

• Strategic seat at the table: Help shape the direction of a national EHS compliance business line.
• High-impact role: Drive growth from $5K-$10K projects to $50K+ retainers.
• Leadership without bureaucracy: Influence service expansion and mentoring strategy directly.
• Growth environment: Opportunity to build, lead, and scale service lines that support national and enterprise accounts.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary + performance incentives tied to business development and strategic growth.
• Equity participation opportunities for senior leaders.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match).
• Professional development support, continuing education, and industry conference participation.

Key Benefits Include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
2. Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(K) Plan with Competitive Match
4. Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
5. Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits
6. Life Insurance
7. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
8. Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Bonus Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st)
9. Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programs
10. Referral Program
11. Per Diem & Paid Travel
12. Employee Discount Hub

EEO Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.