Environmental Scientist - Permitting Specialist

ESPO Corporation is seeking an Environmental Scientist - Permitting Specialist for a contract-to-hire position in Atlanta, GA, requiring wetlands and natural resources experience. Responsibilities include coordinating field surveys, managing environmental permits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must have a relevant degree and at least 4 years of experience. The role involves 20% local travel for field visits and requires knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST - PERMITTING SPECIALIST

Location: Atlanta, GA
Job type and Duration: Contract-to-Hire
20% Local Travel for field visits.

Our client is seeking an Environmental Scientist - Permitting Specialist to join their team in Atlanta, GA.

Looking for candidates who have wetlands experience and natural resources work experience. Candidates should have experience with wetland delineation, stream delineation, protected species surveys type field work experience.

This position will require knowledge of the federal, state, and local permitting requirements associated with the development and construction of new projects throughout the U.S. in market sectors such as oil and gas, electric, and renewables.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinating with project teams on a variety of tasks, including completion of field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state, and local agencies, and review of necessary project reports and materials.
• Daily interfacing with various agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications, and prepare responses in a timely manner.
• Applying technical and creative solutions to environmental permitting.
• Advising clients and team members of appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions.
• Managing work within budget and schedule expectations for each project.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments.
REQUIREMENTS
• B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, biology, ecology, or related field from an accredited program is required.
• Minimum 4 years of related professional experience, consulting preferred.
• This position will require knowledge of the federal, state, and local permitting requirements associated with the development and construction of new projects throughout the U.S. in market sectors such as oil and gas, electric, and renewables.
• Knowledge of regulations and permitting requirements for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits, stormwater and erosion & sediment control, cultural resources and architectural history, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team.
• Ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and work effectively and professionally with various audiences (i.e., regulators, public officials, clients, etc.).
• Ability to travel outside of normal working hours, including weekends.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver's license required; in addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Valid driver's license. Required
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training Preferred.

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