Regulatory Permitting Associate

Michael Baker International•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$75,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking a Regulatory Permitting Associate to support aquatic resource assessments and permit processing for development, maintenance, ecosystem restoration, and conservation projects located in the southern California region. The ideal candidate would have a strong working knowledge of field survey techniques, technical reporting standards, and regulations protecting wetlands and waters of the US/state. This position requires completing aquatic resource delineations, identifying plant species, summarizing field-collected data, compiling and preparing technical reports, assisting with regulatory permit application packages, and assisting regulatory permit processing and approvals. Additionally, the position requires daily planning of assignments and tasks and additional duties as assigned. The successful candidate would be part of a team that services a variety of projects associated with land development (e.g., residential, commercial), public works (e.g., flood control, transportation, water resource), habitat restoration, and other market sectors. The Regulatory Permitting Associate would assist with day-to-day project needs and work collaboratively with Michael Baker’s extensive network of in-house professionals including other natural resource experts, environmental planners, land development specialists, engineers, hydrologists, and GIS analysts. A balance of field survey days, remote work from home, and office days will vary from week-to-week and seasonally. Field-level tasks typically comprise 1 to 2 days per week and are located within a two-hour drive from Michael Baker’s southern California office locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Resource Management, or related field
3+ years of experience with biological services-oriented work including involvement in and proficiency with regulatory permitting and compliance
General knowledge of field biology, botany, restoration ecology, hydric soil indicators, and Streamflow Duration Assessment Methods in the southern California region
Desire to continuously learn and grow as a professional
Ability to travel and perform in different weather conditions and moderately difficult terrain while meeting set project schedules and budgets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate technical knowledge and analyses in reports, team meetings, and client interactions
Strong computer skills using the Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of GPS mapping applications (e.g., Field Maps, Survey123) and post-field GIS tools and workflow coordination

Nice To Haves

Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or CRAM Trained Practitioner desirable

Responsibilities

Conducting field work to map jurisdictional wetland and stream resources across watersheds and ecoregions within southern California
Researching and preparing technical studies, with a primary focus on aquatic resources delineation reports
Assisting with the preparation and processing of regulatory agency permit applications for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and California Coastal Commission
Managing personal workload and coordinating task scheduling with a group manager
Conducting compliance monitoring during the construction phase of a project
Supporting environmental analyses and report writing for other groups in the Planning Practice