Environmental and Permitting Manager

LaBella Associates•Rochester, NY

1d•$62,000 - $74,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a mid-level Environmental and Permitting Manager in NY in our Environmental Division with the Permitting and Compliance department. The Environmental and Permitting Manager will work directly for a utility client on gas and electric distribution, transmission, and substation utility projects and will be required to manage all permitting and environmental tasks on utility projects. At a minimum, 3-5 years of permitting experience is required (utility, renewable, urban planning, municipal, environmental, etc.). Preference to candidates who already have experience with municipal approvals (environmental or engineering). The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated worker with a willingness to work both independently and on a team. The position will require someone who is willing to manage a variety of different tasks and projects simultaneously. This position will be in-office, in a utility client’s office in either Rochester or Binghamton. There will likely be opportunities to work at least one day a week from home, but that will be discussed during the interview.

Requirements

BS in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field of study; MS preferred.
Minimum 3 to 5 years of permitting experience is required (utility, renewable, urban planning, municipal, environmental, etc.).
Highly motivated, with excellent client service skills and attitude.
Exceptional verbal and technical written communication skills are essential.
Organized multi-tasker with ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to review, edit, and provide QA/QC for permitting and environmental deliverables.
Occasional fieldwork.
Some reimbursable travel within NY is required.

Nice To Haves

Preference to candidates who already have experience with municipal approvals (environmental or engineering).
MS preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with multidisciplinary utility project teams as the Environmental and Permitting Lead on all environmental and permitting aspects of the project (e.g. wetland/stream impacts, stormwater, threatened and endangered species, historical/cultural impacts, spoils, rights-of-way, railroads, municipal (site plan, planning, zoning), Article VII/VIII, Part 102, Article 10/94c, etc.).
Work as part of the Environmental Permitting and Compliance team within the utility.
Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and develop permit applications.
Attend municipal Board meetings (County, Town, Planning, Zoning, etc.) as required, presenting on behalf of the client.
Manage a variety of different complex projects simultaneously.
Perform environmental and permitting desktop project reviews.
Direct other consulting firms on environmental and permitting work; occasionally develop RFPs.
Independently manage tasks and meet project deliverable schedules while simultaneously working as part of a team.