Senior Environmental Professional

Description

• Proposal & Report Preparation: Lead the preparation and review of technical reports, proposals, and regulatory submissions.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies, providing project updates and ensuring client expectations are met.
• Regulatory Engagement: Interface with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to guide projects through the permitting process, ensuring compliance with relevant environmental regulations.
• Subcontractor & Fieldwork Coordination: Manage subcontractors for fieldwork and site investigations, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met in the field.
• Project Management & Permitting: Lead and manage projects involving environmental permitting, including wetland and natural resources surveys, and preparation of CWA Section 404/401 permits, ESA Section 7, and NHPA Section 106 compliance documents.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on regulatory processes and technical approaches.
• Technical Oversight & Leadership: Oversee the technical work of internal teams and sub-consultants, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to project schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, Biological, or Ecological Science, Environmental Policy, or a related field.
• Experience in managing budgets, schedules, and project teams to deliver high-quality results.
• Familiarity with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes is preferred.
• Extensive experience with CWA Section 401/404 permitting, including USACE NWP PCNs, State Water Quality Certifications, and Wetland/Stream regulations.
• Strong technical writing skills with experience preparing regulatory reports, proposals, and environmental compliance documents.
• Proven knowledge of ESA Section 7 and Section 10 requirements, as well as NHPA Section 106 compliance.
• Experience preparing Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) is preferred.
• 10+ years in environmental consulting or regulatory agency work, with expertise in environmental permitting and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clients and regulatory agencies, managing expectations and fostering collaborative relationships.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance