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Staff Level Project Specialist

SWCA Environmental Consultants
United States, California, Pasadena
Jul 08, 2025
About the opportunity SWCA's Pasadena Natural Resources Program is actively seeking a Staff Level Project Specialist to join our multi-disciplinary team in Pasadena, California. Pay will be based on individual qualifications and experience. Work will involve data entry and data processing using an organization spreadsheet system, interacting directly with client contacts and contractors via phone and email. This position will facilitate requests from clients to perform environmental support for utility work in a fast-paced environment working within a larger, collaborative team. This position will require good customer relationship skills and the ability to handle multiple complex situations within a tight timeframe. It will also intermittently require work beyond regular business hours. For candidates with a biological sciences background, and particularly with experience with desktop assessment for California native species, there is potential for cross training in this role for several other programs, that vary from biological review to coordination and support. Our Pasadena office offers a unique work environment and specializes in Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, and Permitting. The candidate could fill any of three staff-level roles based on skill and years of relevant experience: Project Specialist: Typically, up to 1 year of relevant experience and expertise Senior Project Specialist: One (1) to 2 years of relevant experience and expertise. Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission. What you will accomplish Provides routine administrative/logistics/project coordination support as assigned and/or directed by supervisor Typically reports to a more senior employee in the Administration discipline Exhibits good organization, communication, and human relations skills Demonstrates the ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment Experience and qualifications for success High school diploma Preferred candidate will have proficiency in MS-Office, MS-Outlook, and Internet/Intranet technologies, along with data entry/processing Previous customer/client service experience Able to work independently and collaborate with a variety of colleagues and clients Must enjoy working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment while working on interesting and challenging projects with tight schedule SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the on-line application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 480-5811-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response. SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency. An employee in this Pasadena,CA based position can expect an hourly pay rate for a Project Specialist of $22.87 - $29.49/hr and for a Senior Project Specialist $25.88 - $33.10/hr. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more. SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success. SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers. #LI-LP1