Permitting Specialist/Wildlife Specialist/Environmental Specialist

Reagan Smith, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Permitting Specialist/Wildlife Specialist/Environmental Specialist in Oklahoma City, OK. The role involves assisting in various permitting projects, conducting fieldwork, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have a relevant degree and skills in Microsoft Office and analytical problem-solving. The position requires 40-55 hours of work weekly, including potential overnight travel, and offers benefits like health insurance and career growth opportunities.
Permitting Specialist/Wildlife Scientist/Environmental Specialist assists senior permitting staff in all aspects of various permitting projects, while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments and goals of Reagan Smith.

Qualifications
• Entry-level position
• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Science, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, etc.) and other web-based platforms (Trello, Zoom, etc.)
• Ability to multitask while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy in a high- paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving capabilities; ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with people inside and outside the company.
• Thoughtful decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills a must.
• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Ability to conduct fieldwork, which can comprise moderate to high physical demand.
• Availability for overnight travel
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Time and availability requirements
• 40 to 55 hours per week – varies based on workload and season
• Check email/voicemail and respond while in the field, nights and weekends

Job duties and responsibilities
• Assist Project Manager with a variety of duties
• Interact with surveyors, landowners, agency personnel and clients to discuss project details, gain access and schedule field work.
• Assist with threatened and endangered species surveys
• Assist with migratory bird and raptor surveys
• Assist with Wetland Delineations
• Assist with Habitat Assessments
• Assist with Archaeological Surveys
• Report writing – Biological Evaluations, Environmental Assessments, Endangered Species Surveys, Due Diligence, Phase 1, Applications for Permit to Drill
• Define tasks and required resources
• Create project timelines and schedules
• Attend Industry meetings and represent Reagan Smith
• Coordinate projects with various departments within Reagan Smith
• Track deliverables
• Monitor and report on project progress to senior management

Competencies
• Outgoing
• Positive
• Excellent Technical writing skills
• Self-starter
• Quick-learner
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Team Player
• Resourceful
• Conflict resolution
• Adaptability

Benefits
• Health Insurance with up to $200 per month allowance after 2 years of employment
• $35,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Reagan Smith clothing & PPE provided
• Field clothing and gear allowance
• Flex schedule
• Maternity/Paternity paid leave
• Fun corporate culture
• Paid training and networking experiences
• Career growth potential