Permitting Specialist

BSC Group•Worcester, MA

2d•$79,000 - $91,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BSC Group, Inc. is hiring a Permitting Specialist in Worcester, Massachusetts. The position is eligible to telecommute two days per week from a home office within normal commuting distance of the Worcester office. The role reviews and prepares applications and obtains environmental permits from government and regulatory agencies, under the direction of the Resource Manager. It works with multidisciplinary teams to develop strategies and solutions for permitting assignments involving wetlands, climate resiliency, rare species, wildlife, and environmental planning and protection.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, plus at least 3 years of experience in environmental science, ecology, or climate conservation focused on natural resource or wetland projects and related permitting and regulations; alternatively, a relevant master’s degree plus at least 1 year of that experience.
Required experience must include preparing applications and obtaining environmental permits from government and regulatory agencies.
Required experience must include researching and applying state and local environmental compliance and permitting regulations, including wetland permits.
Required experience must include preparing environmental policy documentation.
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Conduct environmental site assessments to evaluate locations for proposed projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify environmental constraints and opportunities for sustainable development.
Monitor local, state, and federal environmental regulations and ensure project compliance.
Prepare and submit regulatory documentation and permit applications, including written materials, exhibits, testimony, interrogatories, and schedules; coordinate with internal and external subject matter experts to gather required information.
Assess and analyze proposed projects’ environmental impacts on ecosystems, water resources, and other relevant factors.
Develop strategies to mitigate environmental impacts.
Engage with regulatory agencies, local communities, and other stakeholders to address concerns, obtain approvals, and build relationships.
Communicate complex environmental information to diverse audiences.
Determine environmental permitting risks, tasks, scopes, and cost estimates.
Manage and coordinate project environmental aspects to meet timelines and budget constraints.
Collaborate with project managers to incorporate environmental considerations into project planning.
Coordinate field investigations and site visits to gather data and assess environmental conditions.
Coordinate with environmental consultants, scientists, and other specialists as needed.
Organize and facilitate meetings related to environmental permitting.
Ensure permitting activities and deliverables comply with client policies, practices, and standards; applicable federal, state, and local regulations and procedures; and organizational expectations.
Conduct or participate in public meetings and informational hearings as needed.
Perform other related tasks as requested by the Resource Manager.