Mid-Level Environmental Specialist

Perennial Environmental Services, LLC is hiring a full-time Mid-Level Environmental Specialist in Louisiana. The role involves data analysis, preparing technical reports and environmental permit applications, and coordinating with agencies. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 3-5 years of experience in environmental compliance. Occasional travel may be required. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, focusing on core values like integrity and innovation.
Perennial Environmental Services, LLC (Perennial), a rapidly growing environmental consulting firm, is seeking a motivated and team-oriented Mid-Level Environmental Specialist to join our team full-time. We provide a wide range of environmental services to clients across the nation and are looking for someone who shares our core values of Community, Growth-Oriented, Integrity, Innovation, and Tenacity.


We are working to build our Gulf Coast Expansion team and are looking to hire immediately. As a Mid-Level Environmental Specialist, you will play a crucial role assisting with data analysis and preparation of technical reports, environmental permit applications, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation. This position offers valuable practical experience in environmental permitting and compliance. Occasional travel (less than 10%) may be required based on project needs.


Job Responsibilities



Responsible for coordinating directly with various federal, state, and local agencies.
Preparation and editorial review of various technical environmental reports and environmental permit applications.
Directly involvement in consultations with our clients as well as federal, state, and local environmental agencies.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications



Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Wildlife Management or Biology, Forestry, Ecology, or a closely related field.
Familiarity with Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act and other federal environmental regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Experience coordinating with agencies responsible for issuing environmental permits and clearances (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources, etc.)
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in federal/state regulatory compliance to include 2 years of direct project management experience involving one or more of the following (preferably on energy sector projects) is required: National Environmental Policy Act compliance; Clean Water Act permitting and compliance; Conducting informal and formal consultations under the Endangered Species Act; and Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act compliance.

Required Core Competencies



Highly organized and detail oriented.
Analytical thinking and problem solving
Data accuracy
Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Maintains accountability for deliverables through to final resolution
Ability to manage sensitive financial/project data
Ability to identify and manage competing priorities

Supplemental Pay:



Bonus Eligible

Perennial offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package and significant potential for personal and professional growth. If you would like more information about Perennial and the services we provide, please visit our website at www.perennialenv.com.


Perennial Environmental Services is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.


Job Type: Full-time


Pay: From $55,000.00 per year


Benefits:



401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):



Please list federal and state agencies that you have experience conducting consultations/environmental permitting with.

Education:



Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:



Environmental Project Management: 1 year (Required)
National Environmental Policy Act compliance: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote