Senior Natural Resources Specialist / Team Leader – Tampa, FL

About the role

The Senior Natural Resources Specialist / Team Leader position at Halff is a leadership role based in Tampa, Florida. Ideal candidates possess strong technical expertise in environmental permitting and a passion for team development and project success. Key responsibilities include leading permit preparation and delivery, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the preparation and delivery of environmental permits and documentation, including Section 404, Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP), and NEPA efforts
• Provide technical guidance and quality control to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Halff QA/QC standards
• Cook up and coordinate with regulatory agencies, clients, and stakeholders to advance projects
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of natural resources professionals, fostering engagement and professional growth
• Oversee team workload, staffing, and resource allocation to meet project and operational goals
• Lead regular team coordination efforts, including production meetings and performance feedback
• Ensure team performance aligns with project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and profitability, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget
• Oversee subconsultants and internal resources to maintain efficient project execution
• Participate in contract review, coordination, and execution with an understanding of business risk and project planning
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor
• Support and lead business development efforts, including proposals, pursuits, and marketing strategies
• Collaborate with operations leadership to grow Halff’s natural resources practice in the Tampa Bay region

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in biology, natural resources management, or related field; Master's Degree preferred
• A minimum of 15-20 years of experience in collection and preparation of information as it pertains to the local, state, and federal regulation of natural resources
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, managing teams, and delivering complex environmental efforts
• Strong knowledge of natural resources permitting in Florida, including federal, state, and local regulations
• Strong knowledge of relevant aspects of transportation, water resources, and land development projects
• Excellent research, analytical, and written and oral communication skills, with experience communicating with the public
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, CADD and/or GPS technology
• Positive attitude, initiative, and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in biology, natural resources management, or related field; Master's Degree preferred
• Minimum of 15-20 years of experience in collection and preparation of information as it pertains to the local, state, and federal regulation of natural resources
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, managing teams, and delivering complex environmental efforts
• Strong knowledge of natural resources permitting in Florida, including federal, state, and local regulations
• Strong knowledge of relevant aspects of transportation, water resources, and land development projects
• Excellent research, analytical, and written and oral communication skills, with experience communicating with the public
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, CADD and/or GPS technology
• Positive attitude, initiative, and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed

Skills

• Technical expertise in environmental permitting
• Leadership and team management skills
• Project management and financial oversight
• Client relationship building and business development
• Communication and collaboration with regulatory agencies, clients, and stakeholders

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position may require some travel.