Energy Jobline ZR
Environmental Permitting Specialist in Riverside
Energy Jobline ZR, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
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 and agency staff
Providing project strategy, developing optimal permitting pathways, overseeing preparation of permit applications and 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 and 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 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.
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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 and agency staff
Providing project strategy, developing optimal permitting pathways, overseeing preparation of permit applications and 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 and 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 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.
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