Environmental and Permitting Specialist

Environmental and Permitting Specialist

Location: Denver, CO

Compensation:The salary range for this position typically falls between $90,000 to $118,000 or higher, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications relevant to the role.

Summary:

We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Environmental and Permitting Specialist in the Denver area! The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in conducting natural resource evaluations and performing permitting, including developing permitting strategies for large, complex projects. This role requires effective coordination of fieldwork and subsequent reporting, the ability to direct and provide technical expertise for field and office staff, and effective, proactive interactions with clients, stakeholders, and contractors. Successful candidates will demonstrate adeptness in managing budgets, invoicing, and schedules. Existing positive relationships with local, state, and federal permitting entities are preferred. Background with utility, including oil and gas, and transportation projects is highly valued, along with a comprehensive understanding of key environmental permit programs such as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404/10, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Forest Service special use permits, Colorado Parks and Wildlife High Priority Habitat considerations, NEPA, and wetlands and other natural resource investigations. Strong county/1041 permitting experience, especially in Colorado, along with right-of-way (ROW), access, ditch, railroad, and similar permitting efforts with authorities with jurisdiction.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare scope and fee packages, letters, and proposals; lead federal/state/local Environmental and Permitting efforts with the authorities with jurisdiction; provide technical and Permitting oversight; and review/author technical reports.

Interpret regulations for project design considerations and identify strategic permitting pathways.

• Coordinate project tasks and permit application preparations to meet deadlines.
• Conduct timely and proactive internal and client communications.
• Manage projects and project teams, overseeing day-to-day activities.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in working remotely, hybrid, and from any office location.

Qualifications
You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.
• Developing and maintaining your professional network, client relationships, and relationships with staff with authorities with jurisdiction.
• Working in a fast-paced environment.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well with a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Biology, Ecology, Soils, Environmental Science,
• Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Proficient in interpreting site plans, topographic maps, aerial photographs, and other mapping resources.
• Willingness to learn and expand regulatory knowledge.
• Strong technical writing skills: writing examples may be requested.
• Comfortable presenting to small and large groups, including regulators and members of the public.
• Experience with and a solid understanding of county/1041 regulations, county permits, and other ROW, access, ditch, railroad, and similar permitting with other authorities with jurisdiction.
• A strong work ethic, problem-solving abilities, and ability to independently and lead staff.
• A business mindset and understanding of client needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $118,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Denver, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person