Permitting Specialist

Overview

Lead environmental permitting and compliance for development, energy, and municipal projects.

Key Responsibilities

• permitting
• ecological surveys
• regulatory guidance
• report writing
• stakeholder coordination
• mentoring

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. -Oversee and review wetland delineations, vernal pool surveys, wildlife and habitat assessments, and natural resource mapping. -Interpret and apply environmental regulations, providing clear guidance to clients. -Prepare and review technical reports, permit applications, and supporting analyses. -Coordinate with regulatory agencies, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve project approvals. -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. -Provide senior level project and technical staff support.

Requirements

• bachelors
• gis
• autocad
• 10+ yrs
• technical writing
• driver's license

What You Bring

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

Benefits

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

About Haley Ward, Inc.

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Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-a criminal background check and driving record check will be conducted.