Permitting Manager Jobs

A Permitting Manager in the environmental industry is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of local, state, and federal environmental permitting for a company's projects. This includes understanding and applying current environmental regulations, coordinating with project teams to prepare permitting documents, and liaising with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance. They also work closely with other team members to develop and implement project-specific permitting strategies.

Important skills for a Permitting Manager include excellent communication and negotiation skills, in-depth understanding of environmental laws and regulations, and strong project management skills. Certification as a Professional Environmental Engineer or similar is typically preferred, as is a background in environmental science or a related field. Prior to becoming a Permitting Manager, a person might have roles such as Environmental Specialist, Permitting Specialist or Environmental Consultant, which would provide the necessary experience in environmental regulations and permitting processes.

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Permitting & Community Specialist (Hybrid)

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: The Permitting and Community Specialist researches and prepares documentation for required permits as it relates to building and executing large scale infrastructure projects....

Senior Permitting Manager

  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • 19 hours ago

, Clean Water Act, endangered species acts, Porter-Cologne, Lake/streambed Alteration Agreements, and others....

Senior Permitting Specialist

  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • 19 hours ago

401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 7 of the federal Endangered Species Act, Section 2081 of the California Endangered Species Act, and Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code, among...

Water Act and Connecticut Inland and tidal wetland permitting requirements Experience with coastal resource identification, navigable waters and wetland function and value assessments Experience working...

Project Manager - Environmental Permitting & Compliance

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary Langanis seeking an Environmental Permitting and Compliance Engineer, Scientist, or Project Manager to join its collaborative team in Chicago, IL or Cleveland, OH....

Environmental Permitting Specialist

  • Portland, OR
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 5 days ago

the majority of the following: Knowledge of, and experience with, federal, state, and local environmental permitting regulations, including Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Clean Water Act...

Waste Facility Permitting Specialist

  • Shawnee, KS
  • 7 days ago
  • Shawnee, KS
  • 7 days ago

science with an emphasis on biology, chemistry, geology or a related natural science....

Environmental Field Specialist I

  • Commerce, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Commerce, CA
  • 7 days ago

General college science background in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or comparable work experience....

Principal Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist

  • Ewing, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Ewing, NJ
  • 8 days ago

ERM is seeking an experienced Principal Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist with extensive New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Division of Land Resource Protection...

Position works with Environmental Permitting Manager and other Program staff to develop and bring permitting perspective to Program/Agency strategic planning....

Utility Permitting Specialist

  • Reading, MA
  • 9 days ago
  • Reading, MA
  • 9 days ago

What youll do: + Preparation of federal, state, and local environmental permit applications and technical reports, including MA Wetlands Protection Act, Section 401/404 Permitting, Chapter 91 Waterways...

Environmental Licensing Specialist I - 1413 - Bangor

  • Bangor, ME
  • 10 days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 10 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, training and/or experience in environmental science or another applicable scientific field and demonstrated experience analyzing and processing permits, applications...

Environmental Permitting Specialist

  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 11 days ago

Leading/originating development of initial and subsequent strategy for obtaining Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404/401 permitting and/or other federal, state, and local permits, including coordination...

Environmental Permitting Manager - (Renewables)

  • Houston, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 13 days ago

Environmental Permitting Manager- Renewables Projects (Progression to Senior Leadership) $130,000 - $160,000 DOE + Bonus up to 20% + Equity Options + Relocation Assistance + Career Growth Opportunities...

Senior Environmental Permitting Manager

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 16 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 16 days ago

. - Prepare National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Assessments (EAs) for submittal to different federal authorities for proposed development projects. - Prepares work plans, assembles...

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Highest Education Level

Permitting Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
55.2%
Master's Degree
31.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.4%
High School or GED
2.1%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%


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