Environmental Mitigation Banking Program Administrator

FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS)FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovation, is looking for a dynamic, motivated Mitigation Banking Program Administrator (CG10A/B) with at least 5 years of experience. This role can be Remote, Hybrid, or In Office but must be based in California and will support projects across the country while reporting to the FCS Director of Biological and Cultural Resources.The Mitigation Banking Program Administrator will serve as a subject-matter expert in mitigation banking, build an interdisciplinary team, and grow a mitigation bank portfolio. Initially focused on site selection and early-stage approval, the incumbent will later work closely with marketing and project managers to solicit clients and manage banking credits, primarily in the California market with opportunities for national and international expansion.Compensation$ 135,000 – $178,000Duties and Responsibilities50% Development of new mitigation banksLead, mentor, and develop a small team dedicated to the development of new mitigation banksApply knowledge of local, state, and federal permitting processesLeverage this knowledge to identify best sites for mitigation bank developmentDrive site-selection processes and draft early-stage bank approval documents from a regulatory perspectiveCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure successMentoring/Coaching50% of your time you will be mentoring/coachingRecruit, hire, and train a small team of mitigation banking professionals, including a Banking Project Manager and a Banking Land RepresentativeGrow the level of mitigation banking experience by coaching and mentoring team membersSkillsExcellent communication and organization skillsProficiency in Microsoft OfficeAbility to interpret stream and wetland restoration design plansPerform and review wetland delineations, stream determinations, vegetation surveys, and hydrological monitoringReview geomorphology data collection and processingConduct ecological assessmentsFamiliarity with ArcMap, RiverMorph, Hoboware, R Project, and other data-processing softwareKnowledge of functional assessments, including the Stream Quantification Tool (SQT) and the Hydrogeomorphic Approach to assessing wetland functions (HGM)Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Real Estate, Land Management, Agriculture, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Policy, Planning, or a closely related field, or equivalent work experience3+ years of experience in land acquisition, real estate brokerage, land management, and sales3+ years of experience in landowner outreach specific to mitigation bank projects3+ years of experience in environmental permitting, functional assessments, or technical report writing specific to mitigation bank projectsKnowledge of environmental policy and regulations, including those under the Clean Water Act (CWA) Sections 404/401 and Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) requirementsAbout UsFCS, an ADEC Innovation, is focused on improving the world we live in. We aim to improve the lives of all our people—clients, partners, and colleagues. Join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place!This is an evergreen position; applications are continuously accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.FCS offers competitive salaries and robust benefits with opportunities for personal and professional development. If you want to work in a collaborative, creative environment where you can make meaningful contributions while growing on the job, we encourage you to apply using the application link on the site where you found this posting.To learn more visit us at https://www.firstcarbonsolutions.com/join-us/Work EnvironmentThe position operates in a dynamic and highly collaborative work environment. FCS is dedicated to providing staff the opportunity to elect hybrid office/home working location options. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.During job duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, have hand/finger dexterity, and reach with hands and arms. The employee will spend extended periods in front of a computer or laptop. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Periodic travel to meetings and potential mitigation banking sites will also be required.Information SecurityAdhering to all policies, guidelines, and procedures related to the protection of organizational information, employees must maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information to which they are given access. They are also responsible for reporting actual or suspected events or incidents, including vulnerabilities or breaches that may affect confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information to the Management Team.Mutual RespectMutual respect is fundamental—fundamental to our teams, clients, the communities we serve, and the landscapes we work within. We insist upon a culture of common respect, transparency, and celebration of the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Our mutual equality as humans drives innovative collaboration and supports collective growth.J-18808-Ljbffr