Permitting Specialist Jobs in Texas

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.

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ISS - Environmental Field Specialist III

  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 days ago

General college science background in chemistry, biology, Environmental Science or comparable work experience....

Management Responsibilities Individual Contributor Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in atmospheric science, meteorology, environmental engineering, or environmental sciences strongly preferred...

Permitting Specialist

  • Dallas, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Essential Skills Experience working as a permitting specialist or in document controls. Experience in power utility projects. Experience with permitting, land planning, and project administration....

Air Quality Permitting Specialist

  • Longview, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Longview, TX
  • 45+ days ago

Sphere 3 Environmental, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm....

Senior Air Quality Permitting Specialist

  • Longview, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Longview, TX
  • 45+ days ago

Sphere 3 Environmental is seeking a Senior Air Quality Permitting Specialist to join our Air Permitting Team to provide regulatory compliance services for industries such as oil and gas, surface coating...

Senior Transmission Environmental Permitting Specialist

  • Austin, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 45+ days ago

NEPA compliance, Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance, and Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting....

Pipeline Services Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist

  • Houston, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Prepare Phase I ESA-1527 ASTM studies, field, and report preparation....

Environmental Permitting Analyst

  • Houston, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Sections 10 and 408 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) 7(c), Section 106 of the National...

ERM is seeking a self-starting Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist to join our consulting firm. This role can be based anywhere in the United States....

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Salary for Permitting Specialist Jobs in Texas

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Highest Education Level

Permitting Specialists in Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
55.2%
Master's Degree
31.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.4%
High School or GED
2.1%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%


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