Vice President, Air Quality

~ Alta Environmental is a dynamic, growth-oriented environmental services firm focused on helping clients across many industries and sectors to implement sustainable solutions within California's complex regulatory structure. ~

A premier Environmental, Health, and Safety consultancy serving the needs of industrial, municipal, construction, and transaction clients, Alta provides high-level, strategic and cost-effective solutions - both short- and long-term - for clients. As a firm, Alta focuses on growth, and on building a unique corporate culture that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement

Alta's Air Quality specialist team provides services pursuant to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, California's Air Pollution Control Districts, the California Air Resources Board, and Federal criteria. It provides a range of services, from simple field monitoring to extensive reporting that requires emissions modeling and thorough regulatory analysis.

Alta has completed air compliance projects for facilities such as refineries, power plants, waste water treatment plants, municipal water treatment plants, subsurface remediation facilities, textile dying plants, aerospace facilities, and food processors.

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Position Overview

Alta Environmental seeks a Vice President, Air Quality to take on a leadership role within this growing firm. The Vice President, Air Quality will be responsible for the oversite of large and complex consulting engagements for clients, focusing on air quality and pollution management issues in California.

While providing unparalleled consultation to existing clients, the Vice President, Air Quality will proactively seek to develop new business offerings and opportunities.

The successful applicant will be a driven and established professional with a strategic vision for expanding Alta's existing service line and model for the Air Service team. S/he will have impeccable client service and communication skills, the ability to thrive within a fast-paced and dynamic work culture, and a strong working knowledge of the California regulatory space.

This position is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial professional to grow an existing practice area, as well as to work with leaders in the environmental sector.

The Vice President, Air Quality will report to the President. This position will be located in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

The Vice President, Air Quality will perform the following and other duties as assigned: 

• Provide analysis and recommendations on California regulatory air quality issues to ensure continuous, proactive support and compliance for existing and future clients.
• Generate revenue for the Air Quality team by developing new clients and markets as well as leveraging existing clients and company talent.
• Monitor and evaluate regulatory developments and provide analysis and recommendations to executive team.
• Assist clients by responding to immediate needs as well as providing forward-thinking counsel on potential regulatory requirements.
• Actively write, speak, and present topical information to applicable conferences, industry newsletters, regulatory working groups, etc. 
• Continuously review and improve internal processes to ensure proactive support and response to client needs.
• Manage existing staff of professionals; grow and hire additional professionals accordingly.
• Ensure quality control of outgoing work products and correspondence.
• Assist in marketing efforts, help in the production of summary memos, proposals, and presentations as needed. 

Qualifications 

The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications: 

• 10+ years' experience in environmental consulting and progressive knowledge and expertise in California air quality and pollution management. 
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science or other applicable field; Master's degree preferred.
• Goal-oriented, high energy leader with strategic vision and entrepreneurial drive.
• Proven track record of client development and revenue generation; well-established industry and regulatory contacts in West Coast Region.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and manage multiple, often competing tasks.
• Experience in client services or a management consulting firm preferred, project management experience a plus.
• A driven, insightful, curious, pragmatic, and strategic mind.
• Outstanding research, analytical, writing, and editing skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Professionalism, poise, and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel.
• A deep commitment to the mission and culture of Alta Environmental. 

Compensation: Alta Environmental offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.  

To Apply 

• To be considered for this position, please click below: "Apply Here!" then follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.
• CEA Recruiting is assisting Alta Environmental with this search. Please direct all inquiries to CEA Recruiting.
• This position will remain open until filled. 

~ Alta Environmental is an equal opportunity employer ~

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