Environmental Planner/Permitting Specialist

Responsibilities

• Completing permit applications related to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code, the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, the California Coastal Act, and other relevant local, state, and federal regulations
• Completing supporting documentation and analyses, requiring review of relevant regulatory codes, preparation of compensatory mitigation plans, and documentation of alternatives analysis processes
• Contributing to the development of technical discipline reports and studies, which may include those to support California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance
• Coinciding input from others as needed to deliver complete work products
• Participating in client meetings and responding to agency, tribal, and public comments and questions on work products
• Conducting fieldwork or site visits as needed (predominantly local travel)

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., environmental planning or policy, natural resources, etc.)
• Minimum of three years relevant experience, preferably in consulting
• Demonstrated understanding of California permitting processes, including Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act (e.g., Individual Permits, Nationwide Permit Program Pre-construction Notifications, Regional General Permits), and Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code (e.g., Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements)
• Experience conducting aquatic resource delineation surveys, applying delineation results to project impact assessments, and preparing permit applications
• California Rapid Assessment Method certification is preferred, but not required
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple concurrent projects/tasks, working both in teams and independently
• Proven ability to work across disciplines internally and externally
• Strong professional written and verbal communications skills

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-service oriented environment

Skills

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations
• Experience with permit applications and regulatory compliance
• Ability to conduct ecological research and land use analysis
• Proficiency in GIS and other relevant software

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work schedule
• Work-life balance

Pay

$81,000 - $91,000

Schedule

Full-time position