A leader in the natural and cultural resource services is looking for a NEPA Regulatory and Permitting Specialist to join the team in Virginia Beach, VA.
The firm:
- Leader in the natural and cultural resources space
- Offer the resources of a large firm while maintaining the culture and lack of red tape that a small firm can offer
- Invest in their employees with technology, benefits, and learning opportunities
- Clear paths for growth
- Working with residential, utility, commercial, and environmental partners
Position Overview: An environmental consulting firm is seeking a Regulatory and Permitting Specialist with expertise in Wetlands and Waters Permitting, and NEPA. This role involves serving as a liaison between clients and regulatory agencies, focusing on technical writing, regulatory expertise, and permit application and NEPA document preparation.
Job Duties
- Prepare and manage permit applications for state and federal agencies.
- Write and manage NEPA documents.
- Research current state and federal regulations and project design needs for clients.
- Coordinate large-scale projects with multiple staff members and consultants.
- Prepare scopes of work, fee proposals, and Design-Build bid materials.
- Build practice with private development clients, localities, state and federal agencies.
- Mentor junior staff and help grow the team.
- Coordinate with regulatory team members at other offices.
- Collaborate with team members and Project Manager to ensure project objectives are met.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, science, or policy.
- 5+ years of experience in permitting/NEPA.
- Thorough understanding of environmental regulations related to the Clean Water Act, Virginia Water Protection permit program, NEPA, and Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and deadlines under limited supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience preparing scopes of work and fee proposals.
- Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with NEPA concerning various federal and state programs.
- Experience with wetland delineations, hazardous materials investigations, fisheries, air and noise regulations, and/or grant writing and planning related to coastal resiliency.
- Experience using GIS and GPS; working knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Knowledge and experience with land development, utilities, transportation, stormwater, flood mitigation, and/or resilience practices.
Benefits
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
- Employee-owned company with discounted stock purchase options.
- Group Health Plan.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program.
- Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
- Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
- Scholarship program for children of employees.
- Charitable matching gift program.
If you are passionate about environmental consulting and meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference. Apply now to become a part of our dynamic and growing team!
