Stormwater Plans Specialist

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As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

We're seeking a dynamic Stormwater Plans Specialist to join our team and play a key role in our plan submittals process. This position is responsible for developing and submitting WPCPs, SWPPPs, and related environmental compliance plans, coordinating with clients, and supporting permit compliance activities throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of California stormwater regulations, permit compliance, and environmental planning, along with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Prepare, review, and submit WPCPs, SWPPPs, amendments, and other regulatory plans.
• Manage plan submittals and serve as a primary point of contact for client communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support permit compliance activities, including SMARTS entries and submittals for NOIs, COIs, Annual Reports, Ad Hoc Reports, and NOTs.
• Review project plans, specifications, permit requirements, risk assessments, and supporting documentation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on California General Permit requirements and environmental compliance regulations.
• Evaluate environmentally sensitive projects, including dewatering systems, diversion plans, spill prevention plans, and hazardous materials requirements.
• Coordinate project transitions between estimating, submittals, inspection, and invoicing teams.
• Maintain project schedules, tracking systems, quality control processes, and internal reporting tools.
• Research and develop specialized plans and compliance solutions to meet client and agency requirements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and assist with additional duties as assigned.

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• One of the following:
  
  
  
  • 3+ years of construction stormwater inspection experience plus a related bachelor's degree, or
  • 7+ years of stormwater management and construction experience in lieu of a degree.
  
  
  
  
• Thorough understanding of the California Construction General Permit and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience managing permit compliance activities through SMARTS, including NOIs, COIs, Annual Reports, Ad Hoc Reports, and NOTs.
• Strong written communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Experience with environmentally sensitive projects such as dewatering systems, spill prevention plans, and hazardous materials management is preferred.
• QSP certification required; QSD certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, SMARTS, and development resource websites is highly desirable.
• Valid driver's license required.
• For remote employees, a dedicated and compliant home office workspace is required.

• Join a growing team with opportunities for advancement and professional development.
• Work on a wide variety of stormwater compliance and environmental projects.
• Cross-training opportunities to expand your technical expertise.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Company-subsidized medical and dental benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, and additional benefits.
• Be part of a 2,000+ employee national firm with over 70 locations nationwide, while working in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

Req ID: 12025
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