On-Call Permitting Specialist

WSP • Village of Horseheads, NY

2d • $30 - $50

About The Position

WSP is seeking an On-Call Permitting Specialist for 40 hours per week, with locations considered in Horseheads, Corning, Syracuse, Buffalo, and Binghamton, New York. The position is part of WSP’s Ecology & Environment team and supports projects by identifying, obtaining, and managing applicable regulatory permits and environmental requirements. The selected candidate is subject to client approval and must be authorized to work in the United States, or obtain work authorization before employment begins. Eligible and qualified candidates may be considered for employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• At least 3 years of experience obtaining regulatory permits from state, federal, and municipal agencies to meet project goals and execution schedules.
• Experience preparing, editing, and interpreting studies for the development, submission, and acquisition of certificates to build or other regulatory filings.
• Experience working in a team environment to site energy-sector facilities while minimizing environmental, visual, and customer impacts and considering company and project business requirements.
• Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules suited to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States or able to obtain work-authorized status before employment begins; eligible and qualified candidates may be considered for employment visa sponsorship.
• Subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forward for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related sciences field in a closely related discipline.
• Essential professional licensure or certification.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review project scopes and determine applicable permits, including municipal building permits, variances, special use permits, stream and wetland permits, PSC Article VII or Part 102, Army Corps permits, Natural Heritage or SHPO consultation, coastal zone development, DOT, and FAA requirements.
• Develop or coordinate the development of required environmental permits.
• Manage progress against plans, assess risks, and take action to mitigate risks.
• Verify project adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements.
• Participate in project teams and regular program or project planning, execution, and delivery meetings.
• Represent the company at public or regulatory meetings.
• Review and comment on proposed laws and regulations as they apply to company operations.
• Manage or oversee implementation and inspection of wildlife, agriculture, or wetland mitigation and management plans, and other permit requirements that extend beyond the construction phase.
• Develop or oversee the development of SWPPPs.
• Escalate issues when necessary.
• Conduct SWPPP inspections, oversee contracted SWPPP inspectors or environmental monitors, and conduct environmental inspections at construction projects.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED