Michael Baker International · 2 weeks ago
Senior Regulatory Permitting Specialist
Santa Ana, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expMichael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, and they are seeking a Senior Regulatory Permitting Specialist to support aquatic resource assessments in Southern California. The role involves conducting field surveys, preparing technical reports, and facilitating regulatory permit applications while working collaboratively with various professionals in the company.
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Responsibilities
Conducting field work to map jurisdictional wetland and stream resources across watersheds and ecoregions within Southern California
Researching and preparing technical studies, with a primary focus on aquatic resources delineation reports
Providing senior review of technical reports
Preparing and processing regulatory agency permit applications for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and California Coastal Commission
Providing technical reviews of aquatic resource delineation reports and regulatory permit application packages
Managing personal workload and coordinating task scheduling with a group manager
Supporting preparation of scopes and costs for proposals involving regulatory services tasks
Reviewing workload demands to evaluate and adjust staffing needs to meet client goals
Reviewing group workflow to identify and implement value-added process improvements and efficiencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Resource Management, or related field
5-10 years of experience with biological and aquatic resources services-oriented work including involvement and proficiency with regulatory permitting and compliance per CEQA, NEPA, CWA, MBTA, CFGC, FESA, and CESA
Professionally-demonstrated knowledge of biology, botany, restoration ecology, fluvial geomorphology, hydric soils indicators, and Streamflow Duration Assessment Methods (SDAMs) in the Southern California region
Desire to continuously learn and grow as a professional to provide mentorship and support the career goals of emerging staff
Ability to travel and perform in different weather conditions and moderately difficult terrain while meeting set project schedules and budgets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate technical knowledge and analyses in reports, team meetings, and client interactions
Strong computer skills using the Microsoft Office Suite
Expertise with GPS mapping applications (e.g., Field Maps, Survey 123) and post-field GIS workflow coordination
Preferred
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or CRAM Trained Practitioner preferred, but not mandatory
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits
Company
Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a Critical Service Provider company.
5001-10000 employees
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