Environmental Specialist

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 can work out of the office in Orange or San Diego County.Duties and ResponsibilitiesOverseeing the completion of jurisdictional delineations of aquatic resources in project areasBuilding and maintaining relationships with clients while serving as the primary project point of contact for the client as well as agency staffProviding project strategy, developing optimal permitting pathways, overseeing preparation of permit applications/regulatory documents, and providing overall environmental compliance supportNegotiating and coordinating with regulatory agency personnelPreparing and reviewing biological resource technical documents, including aquatic resources delineation reports and mitigation plansPreparing and managing environmental documentation and regulatory permit applications for a wide variety of local infrastructure and public and private development projectsMaintaining 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 interviewsActively participating in planning/environmental/natural resource/industry organizationsDemonstrating confidence in decision-making and being recognized by clients and peers as having expertise in related technical areasMentoring junior staff to expand their understanding of project management/delivery and identifying opportunities for their professional developmentQualifications and Education requiredBachelor’s degree in biological resources, soil science, botany, ecology, environmental science, or related field8+ 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 agenciesDemonstrated 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 processesExperience with wetland/aquatic resources delineations and knowledge of California biological habitats, species, and general biology/ecology conversationStrong writing skills, effective communication, and ability to collaborate with a diversity of staffAbility to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt when priorities changeStrong analytical, critical, and creative problem-solving skillsAbility to travel long distances to and from job sites (2+ hours from the office) that may require overnight staysAbility to conduct strenuous field work in inclement weather or on steep terrainProject/task Management experienceUpon a conditional job offer, a drug test and background check will be required.Compensation based on experience. Excellent benefits.(Biology, Permitting Specialist, Wetland Regulatory, Wetlands, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Habitats)