Permitting Specialist

Overview

Leads environmental permitting and compliance projects for land development and infrastructure clients

Key Responsibilities

• environmental permitting
• regulatory guidance
• wetland delineation
• technical reporting
• permit applications
• agency coordination

Tasks

-Mentor junior staff and contribute to proposal writing and business development. -Lead state and federal environmental permitting for a variety of land development, energy, transportation, and municipal projects. -Interpret and apply environmental regulations, providing clear guidance to clients. -Oversee and review wetland delineations, vernal pool surveys, wildlife and habitat assessments, and natural resource mapping. -Prepare and review technical reports, permit applications, and supporting analyses. -Prepare and manage Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MDEP), Maine Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC), Natural Resources Protection Act (NRPA), New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, (NHDES) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) permit applications, including environmental assessments and supporting documentation. -Coordinate with regulatory agencies, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve project approvals. -Provide senior level project and technical staff support.

Requirements

• wetlands
• technical writing
• bachelor's
• 10+ years
• mdep
• gis

What You Bring

-Strong understanding of wetlands, wildlife habitat, soils, and regulatory frameworks. -Excellent technical writing and communication skills. -Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. -Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Ecology, Natural Resources, Biology, or related field. -10+ years of professional experience in natural resources consulting, with emphasis on environmental permitting. -Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. -Demonstrated experience with MDEP, LUPC, and ACOE permitting processes. -Proficiency with Microsoft Office, GPS, and GIS or AutoCAD preferred.

Benefits

-Competitive salary and benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, Life and Disability Insurance, PTO, Paid Holidays, FSA/HSA options, and more) -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -$5,000 signing bonus -Hybrid flexibility and supportive team environment -Culture that promotes work-life balance, professional development, and volunteerism

About Haley Ward, Inc.

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Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-criminal background check will be conducted -driving record check will be conducted