Environmental and Permitting Manager

LaBella Associates•Rochester, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

LaBella is seeking a mid-level Environmental and Permitting Manager for its Environmental Division, within the Permitting and Compliance department. The manager will work directly for a utility client on gas and electric distribution, transmission, and substation projects, managing permitting and environmental tasks. The role is based in the utility client’s office in Rochester or Binghamton, with the possibility of working from home at least one day per week to be discussed during the interview. Occasional fieldwork and reimbursable travel within New York are required. The position operates in a fast-paced environmental consulting and utility environment. Salary is commensurate with experience, with a stated range of $62,000 to $74,000 per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
Three to five years of permitting experience in utilities, renewable energy, urban planning, municipal work, environmental work, or a related area.
Highly motivated, with excellent client service skills and attitude.
Exceptional verbal and technical written communication skills.
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to conduct occasional fieldwork.
Willingness to travel within New York as required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience with municipal approvals, particularly environmental or engineering approvals.

Responsibilities

Lead environmental and permitting aspects of utility projects as part of multidisciplinary project teams, including work involving wetlands and streams, stormwater, threatened and endangered species, historical and cultural impacts, spoils, rights-of-way, railroads, municipal approvals, and applicable regulatory processes.
Work as part of the utility’s Environmental Permitting and Compliance team.
Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and develop permit applications.
Attend County, Town, Planning, Zoning, and other municipal Board meetings as required, presenting on behalf of the client.
Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Perform environmental and permitting desktop project reviews.
Direct other consulting firms on environmental and permitting work and occasionally develop requests for proposals.
Independently manage tasks and meet project deliverable schedules while also working as part of a team.
Review, edit, and provide quality assurance and quality control for permitting and environmental deliverables.