Regulatory and Permitting Specialist

Position Overview

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, has an opening for a Regulatory and Permitting Specialist specializing in Wetlands and Waters Permitting, and NEPA to join our Hampton Roads, Virginia team. This position will work with our regulatory team to serve as a liaison between clients and regulatory agencies for regulatory authorizations with a heavy emphasis on technical writing, regulatory expertise, and interaction with regulators, as well as permit application and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document preparation.

Job Duties

• Prepare and manage permit application preparation for the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) and Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC)
• NEPA document writing and management
• Research current state and federal regulations and project design needs for public and private clients
• Coordinate large scale projects with multiple staff members and consultants, varying timelines, and complex logistics
• Prepare scopes of work, fee proposals, and Design-Build bid materials
• Help building practice with private development clients, localities, state and federal agencies
• Mentor junior staff and help grow team,
• Coordinate with regulatory team members at other WSSI offices
• Collaborate with team members and Project Manager to ensure project objectives (scope, schedule, deliverables) are met in accordance with established metrics

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have demonstrated success working with a diverse client base in both public and private sectors, as well as the ability to work independently on tasks and with a team.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, science, or policy
• 5+ years of experience in permitting/NEPA
• Thorough understanding of environmental regulations pertaining to 404/401 Clean Water Act, Virginia Water Protection (VWP) 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
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a dynamic environment
• Experience preparing scopes of work, fee proposals
• Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; offer constructive feedback to support goals
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of software

Preferred qualifications include:

•  Experience with NEPA concerning Virginia’s Locally Administered Projects Program, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) or DoD agencies
• 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

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

• 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 and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program:  Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.
 

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