Permitting Specialist Jobs
A Permitting Specialist in the environmental industry is primarily responsible for preparing and submitting permit applications to regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations. They navigate and interpret complex environmental regulations to obtain necessary approvals for projects, which may range from habitat restoration to industrial construction. They work closely with project managers, engineers, and environmental scientists to gather necessary information, conduct compliance audits, and mitigate potential environmental impacts.
Key skills for this role include excellent research, analytical, and communication skills. They must be detail-oriented with a solid understanding of local, state and federal environmental regulations. A Permitting Specialist often needs a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or a related field. This role may also require certifications such as Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM). Previous job roles that could lead to becoming a Permitting Specialist include Environmental Analyst, Environmental Consultant, or Compliance Officer.

Permitting & Community Specialist (Hybrid)
- SunEnergy1
- Bethel, NC
- 13 days ago
- SunEnergy1
- Bethel, NC
- 13 days ago
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....
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: High School Diploma required General college science background in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or comparable work experience....
, Clean Water Act, endangered species acts, Porter-Cologne, Lake/streambed Alteration Agreements, and others....
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...
Transportation Planner 2 (Wetland & Water Resources Permitting Specialist) - #250702-8876FE-001
- Newington, CT
- 4 days ago
- Newington, CT
- 4 days ago
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
- 5 days ago
- Cleveland, OH
- 5 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....
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...
science with an emphasis on biology, chemistry, geology or a related natural science....
General college science background in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or comparable work experience....
Principal Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist
- Ewing, NJ
- 10 days ago
- Ewing, NJ
- 10 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...
Assistant Environmental Permitting Supervisor - Environmental Planner 4 - Permanent - 04597-25
- Olympia, WA
- 10 days ago
- Olympia, WA
- 10 days ago
Title- Assistant Environmental Permitting Supervisor (AEPS) Classification- Environmental Planner 4 Job Status- Full-Time/Permanent WDFW Program - Capital and Asset Management Program (CAMP) Environmental...
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, training and/or experience in environmental science or another applicable scientific field and demonstrated experience analyzing and processing permits, applications...
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...
The Role: Lead and manage environmental compliance and permitting for large-scale transmission and renewable energy projects....
The Environmental Control Supervisor will adopt an atmosphere of strict environmental compliance with all applicable environmental permits and regulations....
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- Solar Panels
- Environmental Regulations
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental Assessment
- National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
- Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure
- Environmental Policy
- Phase I ESA
- NEPA
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Planning
- Endangered Species
- Environmental Compliance
- Wetlands
- Ecological Restoration
- California Environmental Quality Act
- Environmental Permitting
- Clean Water Act
- Wetland Delineation
- Environmental Engineering
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
- Air Permitting
- Ecology
- HAZWOPER
- Water Quality
- Natural Resource Management
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Stormwater Management
- Surveying
- Renewable Energy
- Health and Safety
- Geographic Information Systems
- Biology
- Resource Management
- Oil & Gas
- Construction Management
- Sustainability
- Engineering
- Auditing
- Consulting
- Verbal Communication
- Mentoring
- Budgets
- Collaboration
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Regulations
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
- Research Skills
- Sales
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Training and Development
- Communication Skills
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