Stantec
Senior Regulatory Waters Permitting Specialist
Stantec, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Senior Regulatory Waters Permitting Specialist
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Overview Stantec’s Northern California Region (serving Northern California and parts of Nevada) is seeking a Senior Regulatory Waters Permitting Specialist with at least 10 years of experience leading and preparing environmental permits for State and Federal agencies within California. The position is based out of our San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Petaluma, or San Jose office. Stantec provides a flexible working arrangement including a hybrid model and a robust benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct completeness reviews of technical documentation and prepare impact analyses across a variety of natural resources and work to ensure the team and project efficiency and success.
Lead, author, and assemble technical reports including writing narratives, providing code/policy conducting analysis, achieving analytical findings, producing exhibits, and providing potential recommendations. Assignments/projects are advanced in nature and require the application of experience and strategy.
Interact and interface with environmental regulators and clients; proactively assess and resolve concerns.
Responsible for independently planning, strategizing, implementing, and orchestrating the team to deliver complicated projects related to natural resources, wetlands, biophysical impact assessments, environmental assessments, and regulatory approvals.
Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget.
Provide senior technical reviews relating to natural resource science and biology on multidisciplinary projects.
Apply technical and business knowledge and methods to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address current and potential project issues.
Assist in analyzing current and emerging technical issues, and implementing actions to proactively address market, business, regulatory, and/or economic issues.
Champion Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work.
Provide supervision, training, technical direction and mentoring to more junior staff.
Contribute to and lead business development activities, including proposals, pre-qualifications, and relationship building with clients and prospective clients and industry colleagues.
Capabilities and Credentials
At least 10 years of experience successfully executing technical aspects of complex projects related to federal and state resources impact analysis and regulatory permitting in California.
Skilled in communications and technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, government regulators and agencies, and academia, as well as non-technical communication to the public.
Demonstrated preparation, oversight, and negotiation of high-level permit applications with resources agencies including the USACE, EPA, CDFW, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, State Water Board, and California Coastal Commission.
Demonstrated knowledge of CEQA and NEPA analyses.
Demonstrated experience with development and implementation of water quality studies.
Team oriented with strong capability to motivate others.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills (i.e., strong writer).
Demonstrated experience with leading planning projects and ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment.
Experience and ability in collaborative problem solving, with teammates, stakeholders, and clients.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and successfully lead development of specialized resource documents.
Experience with California state waters and federal waters permitting.
Experience with California Coastal Commission and preferred.
Excellent ability to facilitate decision making and issue resolution processes.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, environmental planning, or related field, and at least 10 years of related experience.
At least 10 years of experience, preferably in environmental consulting, or working for a federal/state environmental agency. Experience with additional regulatory requirements and state resource permit processes a plus.
Demonstrated experience with various environmental regulatory policies.
Experience with project leadership.
Experience writing technical reports.
Understanding of State and Federal environmental laws, rules, and review procedures.
Indoor (Office Environment) Activities Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting. Noise level varies but generally at levels of conversation. Majority of time spent using computer/laptop at workstation and related office equipment. Time spent carrying, reaching, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling up to 20 pounds: Occasional – 1‑33% of shift. Subject to extended periods of sitting; may be required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk short to moderate distances to perform work. 20% travel may be required.
Pay Range
Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas: $112,200.00 – $168,300.00 Annually
Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas: $120,400.00 – $180,500.00 Annually
Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP): $128,500.00 – $192,800.00 Annually
Benefits Summary Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location United States | CA | Sacramento
Employee Status Regular
Travel Yes
Schedule Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Overview Stantec’s Northern California Region (serving Northern California and parts of Nevada) is seeking a Senior Regulatory Waters Permitting Specialist with at least 10 years of experience leading and preparing environmental permits for State and Federal agencies within California. The position is based out of our San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Petaluma, or San Jose office. Stantec provides a flexible working arrangement including a hybrid model and a robust benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct completeness reviews of technical documentation and prepare impact analyses across a variety of natural resources and work to ensure the team and project efficiency and success.
Lead, author, and assemble technical reports including writing narratives, providing code/policy conducting analysis, achieving analytical findings, producing exhibits, and providing potential recommendations. Assignments/projects are advanced in nature and require the application of experience and strategy.
Interact and interface with environmental regulators and clients; proactively assess and resolve concerns.
Responsible for independently planning, strategizing, implementing, and orchestrating the team to deliver complicated projects related to natural resources, wetlands, biophysical impact assessments, environmental assessments, and regulatory approvals.
Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget.
Provide senior technical reviews relating to natural resource science and biology on multidisciplinary projects.
Apply technical and business knowledge and methods to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address current and potential project issues.
Assist in analyzing current and emerging technical issues, and implementing actions to proactively address market, business, regulatory, and/or economic issues.
Champion Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work.
Provide supervision, training, technical direction and mentoring to more junior staff.
Contribute to and lead business development activities, including proposals, pre-qualifications, and relationship building with clients and prospective clients and industry colleagues.
Capabilities and Credentials
At least 10 years of experience successfully executing technical aspects of complex projects related to federal and state resources impact analysis and regulatory permitting in California.
Skilled in communications and technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, government regulators and agencies, and academia, as well as non-technical communication to the public.
Demonstrated preparation, oversight, and negotiation of high-level permit applications with resources agencies including the USACE, EPA, CDFW, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, State Water Board, and California Coastal Commission.
Demonstrated knowledge of CEQA and NEPA analyses.
Demonstrated experience with development and implementation of water quality studies.
Team oriented with strong capability to motivate others.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills (i.e., strong writer).
Demonstrated experience with leading planning projects and ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment.
Experience and ability in collaborative problem solving, with teammates, stakeholders, and clients.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and successfully lead development of specialized resource documents.
Experience with California state waters and federal waters permitting.
Experience with California Coastal Commission and preferred.
Excellent ability to facilitate decision making and issue resolution processes.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, environmental planning, or related field, and at least 10 years of related experience.
At least 10 years of experience, preferably in environmental consulting, or working for a federal/state environmental agency. Experience with additional regulatory requirements and state resource permit processes a plus.
Demonstrated experience with various environmental regulatory policies.
Experience with project leadership.
Experience writing technical reports.
Understanding of State and Federal environmental laws, rules, and review procedures.
Indoor (Office Environment) Activities Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting. Noise level varies but generally at levels of conversation. Majority of time spent using computer/laptop at workstation and related office equipment. Time spent carrying, reaching, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling up to 20 pounds: Occasional – 1‑33% of shift. Subject to extended periods of sitting; may be required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk short to moderate distances to perform work. 20% travel may be required.
Pay Range
Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas: $112,200.00 – $168,300.00 Annually
Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas: $120,400.00 – $180,500.00 Annually
Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP): $128,500.00 – $192,800.00 Annually
Benefits Summary Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location United States | CA | Sacramento
Employee Status Regular
Travel Yes
Schedule Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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