Environmental Permitting & Inspections Manager

Hurt & Proffitt•Lynchburg, VA

20h

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Environmental Professional to lead the Environmental Permitting, Wetland Delineation and Erosion & Sediment Control Inspections teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to environmental permitting and stormwater inspections. The primary responsibility of this role is to supervise wetland and stream permitting, field assessments and erosion and sediment control inspections.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering or related field required
Experience with preparation of Joint Permit Applications and Nationwide Permits
Experience with wetland delineations
Experience with VA DEQ Stormwater SWPPP inspections
Experience supervising staff required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing with a minimum of 3 years’ licensed driving experience.

Nice To Haves

Certified VA DEQ Dual Inspector Certification is a plus
Ten years of relevant experience
Self-starter with the ability to learn on the job
Reliable, punctual, and responsive to inquiries

Responsibilities

Supervise preparation of environmental permits, including Joint Permit Applications (JPA), Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), NEPA, SWPPP, Wetland Delineations and SUP for Civil Engineering projects.
Supervise SWPPP Inspection staff, coordinate field inspections and monitor compliance with DEQ requirements.
Monitor permit conditions and deadlines, ensuring timely renewal and compliance reporting.
Offer technical guidance to project teams on environmental permitting matters.
Submit permit applications, impact assessments, and regulatory compliance documents.
Travel to clients' sites for field work as needed.
QA/QC permits and field data
Prepare scopes and fees for environmental permitting, delineation and inspection projects
Prepare schedules and ensure equitable utilization of staff
Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and regulatory agencies during the permitting process.
Coordinate with external clients to ensure permits are on schedule and within scope
Prepare Change Orders for project scope and schedule changes.
Train new staff to prepare permits and perform inspections