Environmental Specialist - Licensing & Permitting

Environmental Specialist – Licensing & Permitting

Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process in New Hampshire
Familiarity with the following agencies and their responsibilities: USACE, EPA, NHDES, NHF&G, NHNHB, and NHDOT
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple projects with aggressive schedules simultaneously
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field
3+ years of environmental permitting experience

Conceptualize and execute plans
Interact with regulatory agencies
Ensure strict compliance with all state, federal and local regulations
Forge relationships with regulators and key stakeholders
Build strong collaborative working relationships with project managers and utility operations
Manage environmental consultants and vendors
Manage budgets and contracts, including preparation of specifications and bid documents, RFP coordination, service requisitions and invoicing
Responsibilities include land use permitting for land disturbance, wetlands resources, shoreland areas, cultural resources, threatened, rare and endangered species, local ordinances and traffic
Ensuring compliance relative to erosion and sediment protection measures
Conduct environmental assessments/field inspections
Assist in soil and groundwater management
Attend public meetings and hearings
Provide oversight of contracts and consultants for such services
Work closely alongside both internal and external cross-functional teams