Permitting Specialist

DISA Uranium•Grand Junction, CO

12h•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DISA Technologies is revolutionizing mineral recovery with our patented High-Pressure Slurry Ablation (HPSA) technology—an innovative solution that upgrades critical minerals from mined ore and legacy waste. Serving both the mining and remediation sectors, we recover valuable resources that power industry, strengthen energy independence, and restore contaminated sites to productive use. Our technology unlocks economic and environmental value, transforming how the world processes, remediates, and recycles essential mineral assets. The Permitting Specialist supports environmental and regulatory permitting for DISA Uranium’s mining, mineral recovery, exploration, reclamation, and related projects. The position prepares and coordinates permit applications, exploration notices, regulatory submittals, and supporting documentation; coordinates with regulatory agencies and technical consultants; and tracks permit requirements, commitments, and deadlines. The Permitting Specialist will work across multiple jurisdictions with federal and state regulatory agencies, including the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and its Field Offices, Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Colorado DRMS), Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (Utah DOGM), and other applicable agencies. The position requires practical experience with environmental permitting and exploration processes and the ability to independently manage assigned permitting tasks while recognizing when additional technical or management review is needed. Reports to the Sr. Permitting Specialist, or other designated supervisor. The ideal candidate has strong experience preparing, submitting, and tracking mining-related permits, is highly organized, and can manage complex, fast-moving projects in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, geology, regulatory affairs, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in environmental permitting, exploration, regulatory compliance, natural resources, mining, reclamation, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience preparing, coordinating, or managing environmental permit applications, exploration notices, and regulatory submittals.
Experience working with federal and/or state regulatory agencies, preferably including BLM Field Offices, Colorado DRMS, CDPHE, and/or Utah DOGM.
Working knowledge of environmental permitting, mineral exploration, and regulatory processes.
Ability to interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements to assigned projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional permit applications, exploration notices, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
Ability to review technical information, identify missing or incomplete information, and coordinate with technical personnel to address permitting needs.
Ability to work independently, identify next steps, and appropriately escalate complex or unresolved regulatory issues.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to understand and follow applicable MSHA, OSHA, and company safety requirements, while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail.
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, or kneel for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to interact with people and technology while either standing or sitting.
Work may involve outdoor conditions, uneven terrain, variable weather, extended standing or walking, and occasional lifting or carrying of field equipment.
Ability to travel to and work at remote project locations as required.
To best service our customers, all employees must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MSHA requirements or mining-related safety and compliance programs is a plus.
ArcGIS proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and coordinate environmental and regulatory permit applications, amendments, exploration notices, and agency submittals.
Support mineral exploration and early-stage permitting, including prospecting, access, field activities, and associated reclamation requirements.
Support permitting for exploration, mining, and reclamation projects, including Plans of Operations, prospecting applications, 110(d) permits, and other applicable regulatory authorizations.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies to address permitting requirements, agency comments, permit conditions, and regulatory commitments.
Maintain organized permitting records and project documentation.
Abide by all policies and procedures established by DISA.
Attend and participate in required safety training.
Perform other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.