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Environmental Permitting Specialist

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Job DescriptionJob Description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Wetlands Regulatory Permitting Specialist with direct experience preparing permit processing documentation for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Regional Water Quality Control Boards.

The position could be based in Orange County.

Excellent Benefits Package

Duties and Responsibilities

Overseeing the completion of jurisdictional delineations of aquatic resources in project areas

Building and maintaining relationships with clients while serving as the primary project point of contact for the client as well as agency staff

Providing project strategy, developing optimal permitting pathways, overseeing preparation of permit applications/regulatory documents, and providing overall environmental compliance support

Negotiating and coordinating with regulatory agency personnel

Preparing and reviewing biological resource technical documents, including aquatic resources delineation reports and mitigation plans

Preparing and managing environmental documentation and regulatory permit applications for a wide variety of local infrastructure and public and private development projects

Maintaining productive working relationships with clients on mid-large size projects (budgeting, billing, scheduling, invoicing)

Preparing scopes of work, budgets, and project proposals, and participating in proposal interviews

Actively participating in planning/environmental/natural resource/industry organizations

Demonstrating confidence in decision-making and being recognized by clients and peers as having expertise in related technical areas

Mentoring junior staff to expand their understanding of project management/delivery and identifying opportunities for their professional development

Qualifications and Education required

Bachelor’s degree in biological resources, soil science, botany, ecology, environmental science, or related field

8+ years of experience conducting wetland delineations, preparing regulatory permit applications in compliance with the Clean Water Act Sections 401 and 404 and the California Fish and Game Code, and negotiating/coordinating with resource agencies

Demonstrated abilities to work with regulatory processes and agency staff. Must have experience and an understanding of the federal Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401; Porter Cologne Water Quality Act; CDFW Fish and Game Code 1602; California Endangered Species Act (ESA) 2081; and ESA Sections 7 and 10 processes

Experience with wetland/aquatic resources delineations and knowledge of California biological habitats, species, and general biology/ecology conversation

Strong writing skills, effective communication, and ability to collaborate with a diversity of staff

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt when priorities change

Strong analytical, critical, and creative problem-solving skills

Ability to travel long distances to and from job sites (2+ hours from the office) that may require overnight stays

Ability to conduct strenuous field work in inclement weather or on steep terrain

Project/task Management experience

Upon a conditional job offer, a drug test and background check will be required.

Compensation based on experience.

(Biology, Permitting Specialist, Wetland Regulatory, Wetlands, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Habitats)

Company DescriptionAbout us:

347 Group, Inc. provides staffing resources to a variety of industries. We have an experienced team of staffing professionals and provide a wide range of services to our clients. Visit our website www.347group.com.Company DescriptionAbout us:\r\n\r\n347 Group, Inc. provides staffing resources to a variety of industries. We have an experienced team of staffing professionals and provide a wide range of services to our clients. Visit our website www.347group.com.