Conduct environmental site assessments to evaluate the suitability of locations for various projects Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify potential environmental constraints and opportunities for sustainable development. Stay up to date on local, state, and federal environmental regulations and ensure project compliance. Prepare and submit regulatory documentation and permit applications as required. This may include writing, exhibits, testimony, interrogatories, schedules etc. The preparation of the applications also includes the management and collaboration with internal and external subject matter experts to obtain the necessary information. Assess and analyze the environmental impact of proposed projects on ecosystems, water resources, and other relevant factors. Develop mitigation strategies to minimize environmental impact. Engage with regulatory agencies, local communities, and other stakeholders to address concerns, obtain necessary approvals, and build positive relationships. Communicate complex environmental information to diverse audiences. Determine environmental permitting risks, tasks, scopes, and cost estimates. Manage and coordinate environmental aspects of projects, ensuring timelines and budgetary constraints are met. Collaborate with project managers to integrate environmental considerations into overall project planning. Coordinate field investigations and site visits to gather data and assess environmental conditions firsthand. Coordinate with environmental consultants, scientists, and other specialists as needed. Organize and facilitate project meetings related to environmental permitting. Ensure that permitting activities and deliverables are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, and standards of our clients, and per the regulations and procedures as required by federal, state, or local regulatory agencies, and meet the organizations standards and expectations. Conduct or participate in public meetings and informational hearings, as needed. Perform all other related tasks as requested by the Resource Manager. Eligible to telecommute 2 days/week from a home office within normal commuting distance of the Worcester, MA office. Minimum Requirements: Bachelors degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline 3 years of experience working in the fields of environmental science, ecology, or climate conservation, focusing on natural resource/wetland projects and related permitting/ regulations. The stated experience must include the following: (1) preparing applications and obtaining environmental permits from government and regulatory agencies; (2) researching and applying environmental compliance and permitting regulations of state and local regulatory agencies including wetland permits; (3) preparing environmental policy documentation; and (4) using MS suite of products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) Alternatively, we will accept a Masters degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related disciplines and 1 year of the stated experience.
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