Senior Regulatory Permitting Specialist

Description

• Researching and preparing technical studies, with a primary focus on aquatic resources delineation reports
• Reviewing group workflow to identify and implement value-added process improvements and efficiencies
• Reviewing workload demands to evaluate and adjust staffing needs to meet client goals
• Providing senior review of technical reports
• Conducting field work to map jurisdictional wetland and stream resources across watersheds and ecoregions within Southern California
• Managing personal workload and coordinating task scheduling with a group manager
• Providing technical reviews of aquatic resource delineation reports and regulatory permit application packages
• Preparing and processing regulatory agency permit applications for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and California Coastal Commission
• Supporting preparation of scopes and costs for proposals involving regulatory services tasks

Requirements

• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or CRAM Trained Practitioner preferred, but not mandatory
• Expertise with GPS mapping applications (e.g., Field Maps, Survey 123) and post-field GIS workflow coordination
• Ability to travel and perform in different weather conditions and moderately difficult terrain while meeting set project schedules and budgets
• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Resource Management, or related field
• Strong computer skills using the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate technical knowledge and analyses in reports, team meetings, and client interactions
• 5-10 years of experience with biological and aquatic resources services-oriented work including involvement and proficiency with regulatory permitting and compliance per CEQA, NEPA, CWA, MBTA, CFGC, FESA, and CESA
• Professionally-demonstrated knowledge of biology, botany, restoration ecology, fluvial geomorphology, hydric soils indicators, and Streamflow Duration Assessment Methods (SDAMs) in the Southern California region

Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Professional and personal development
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance