Senior Regulatory Permitting Specialist
About The Position
Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Regulatory Permitting Specialist to support aquatic resource assessments for development, maintenance, ecosystem restoration, and conservation projects located in the southern California region. The ideal candidate would have extensive experience with field survey techniques, technical reporting standards, and regulations protecting wetlands and waters of the US/state. This position requires the application of critical thinking and solution-oriented approaches to problems towards such tasks as completing aquatic resources delineations, analyzing field-collected biological resources survey data, preparation and QA/QC of technical reports, introducing and collaborating on improvements to workflow and products, staffing coordination, project alternatives analyses, and facilitating the timely processing regulatory permit applications with federal and state resource agencies. Additionally, the requirements position associated with the position include daily planning of assignments and tasks, and additional leadership duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Resource Management, or related field
- 5-10 years of experience with biological and aquatic resources services-oriented work including involvement and proficiency with regulatory permitting and compliance per CEQA, NEPA, CWA, MBTA, CFGC, FESA, and CESA
- Professionally-demonstrated knowledge of biology, botany, restoration ecology, fluvial geomorphology, hydric soils indicators, and Streamflow Duration Assessment Methods (SDAMs) in the Southern California region
- Desire to continuously learn and grow as a professional to provide mentorship and support the career goals of emerging staff
- 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
- Expertise with GPS mapping applications (e.g., Field Maps, Survey 123) and post-field GIS workflow coordination
Nice To Haves
- Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or CRAM Trained Practitioner preferred, but not mandatory
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
- Providing senior review of technical reports
- Preparing and processing 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
- Providing technical reviews of aquatic resource delineation reports and regulatory permit application packages
- Managing personal workload and coordinating task scheduling with a group manager
- Supporting preparation of scopes and costs for proposals involving regulatory services tasks
- Reviewing workload demands to evaluate and adjust staffing needs to meet client goals
- Reviewing group workflow to identify and implement value-added process improvements and efficiencies
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
