Environmental PlannerPermitting Specialist
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Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 81000 - 91000
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Whats the Opportunity
Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time Environmental Planning and Permitting Specialist to support the acquisition of regulatory permits and approvals for waterfront construction and redevelopment dredging and restoration projects primarily located in California. You will assist project managers with completing permit applications including developing and reviewing environmental studies status reports and other associated deliverables; coordinate with team members to obtain necessary inputs such as engineering design drawings GIS analysis or mapping and technical editing review; and complete quality control review of work products in collaboration with project managers. This position may also require some fieldwork primarily in the local area. You will be a key member of project teams with opportunities to continue learning and helping to solve challenging environmental problems.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will support project teams in collaboration with project managers to obtain federal state and local permits and approvals mainly in California by:
- Completing permit applications related to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act the California Coastal Act and other relevant local state and federal regulations
- Completing supporting documentation and analyses requiring review of relevant regulatory codes preparation of compensatory mitigation plans and documentation of alternatives analysis processes
- Contributing to the development of technical discipline reports and studies which may include those to support California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance
- Coordinating input from others as needed to deliver complete work products
- Participating in client meetings and responding to agency tribal and public comments and questions on work products
- Conducting fieldwork or site visits as needed (predominantly local travel)
What Are We Looking For
Ideal candidates will have the following:
- Minimum of a Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g. environmental planning or policy natural resources etc.)
- Minimum of three years relevant experience preferably in consulting
- Knowledge of environmental regulations with experience conducting ecological research or land use analysis
- Demonstrated understanding of California permitting processes including Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act (e.g. Individual Permits Nationwide Permit Program Pre-construction Notifications Regional General Permits) and Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code (e.g. Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements)
- Experience conducting aquatic resource delineation surveys applying delineation results to project impact assessments and preparing permit applications
- California Rapid Assessment Method certification is preferred but not required
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple concurrent projects/tasks working both in teams and independently
- Ability to excel in a fast paced client service-oriented team environment and proven ability to work across disciplines internally and externally
- Strong professional written and verbal communications skills
What Can You Expect
You can expect:
- Highly supportive environment as part of multi-disciplinary collaborative teams
- Opportunities to help shape project outcomes through impact-focused roles
- Strong emphasis on professional development for technical and leadership growth
- Opportunities for client and agency interaction helping to guide key decision makers
- Culture of flexibility and accountability with an emphasis on work-life balance
Who Are We
Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 400 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees first choice as a company where they want to work. Learn more about Anchor QEA at
How to Apply
Apply online through Anchor QEAs Open Positions page at Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Additional Information
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age race creed gender religion marital status veterans status national origin disability or sexual orientation.
Salary and Other Compensation:
- Salary: $81000-$91000
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Floor Care
- Hospital Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Computer Skills
- Environmental Services
- Cleaning Experience
- OSHA
- Contract Management
- Team Management
- Custodial Experience
- EHS
- Commercial Cleaning
About Company
Explore our range of services including Nearshore- and Aquatic-Based Engineering, Environmental Remediation, and Environmental Planning and Restoration.
